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London, UK – April 27, 2025 - Vision Science Academy (VSA) proudly conducted a global webinar celebrating Parkinson’s Awareness Month and the World Parkinson’s Day 2025, bringing together professionals, students, caregiver as well as the general audience to learn...

We are delighted to announce that the Visionary Blogger of April 2025 is Varsha Singh! 🎉 Varsha Singh, a Master of Optometry student from The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Chennai, provided outstanding insights into the topic “Electrifying Blue Eyes: The Genetic Mystery...

TOPICThe Ocular Implications of Parkinson’s Disease SPEAKERAyisha Atiya B.S Opt, M.Phil Opt, FNO, FAAO, AFHEAHigher Degree research (HDR) Candidate/ PhD CandidateUniversity of New South Wales, Australia Parkinson’s disease (PD), though known for motor symptoms, often...

Vision Science Academy (VSA) is delighted to announce the launch of its new initiative — VSA Fast Track, an exclusive opportunity designed for members seeking quicker publication of their work. Traditionally, the standard application and review process for publication...

Vision Science Academy Announces VSA QUIZ SEASON 5 – Coming This May! London, United Kingdom – Vision Science Academy (VSA) is delighted to announce the much-anticipated return of its flagship event, VSA QUIZ SEASON 5, set to begin this May! Since its inception...

We are thrilled to recognise Aishwarya Jha as the Visionary Blogger of March 2025! 🎉 An Optometrist in Cornea and Refractive Services at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Aishwarya has made a remarkable contribution to vision science with her insightful blog, “A New...

Vision Science Academy organised an Ocular Photography Contest on the occasion of World Optometry Day 2025, which received an overwhelming number of submissions. After a rigorous evaluation by an expert panel, the winners were announced during the event.  ...

London, United Kingdom – Vision Science Academy proudly celebrated World Optometry Day on 23rd March 2025, hosting a thought-provoking webinar featuring a panel of esteemed international speakers. The event, held at 9:30 AM GMT / 3:00 PM IST on the Zoom platform,...

Join us for an insightful session featuring esteemed speakers who will share groundbreaking innovations in optometry under this year’s theme:   🔹 "Eyes to the Future: Optometry Improving Global Wellness"   📅 Date: 23rd March 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM (GMT) | 3:00...

Vision Science Academy Announces Winners of the January/February 2025 Blog Competition London, UK – February 2025 – Vision Science Academy (VSA) proudly announces the winners of the VSA Blog Competition January/February 2025. This prestigious competition highlights...

Vision Science Academy Successfully Celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 London, UK – March 9, 2025 – Vision Science Academy (VSA) proudly hosted a successful International Women’s Day 2025 event, bringing together professionals, researchers, and advocates from...

Join Vision Science Academy as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 with the theme “Women in the Technological Advancements of Vision Sciences”. We stand alongside the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, advocating for women’s empowerment in the...

London, UK – February 2025 – Vision Science Academy (VSA) proudly announces the Top 10 winners of its highly anticipated January/February 2025 Blog Competition. Sponsored by Ocular Interface London, this competition recognises groundbreaking research, innovative...

We are pleased to announce the Visionary Bloggers of the Month for February 2025, a milestone month celebrating Vision Science Academy’s fifth anniversary! This time, we have two winners! 🎉 ✨ Mr. Salal Khan, Assistant Professor at ERA University, for his insightful...

Exciting opportunities await vision science enthusiasts and budding tech entrepreneurs! Applications for the prestigious Poppy Grant, proudly sponsored by OCULAR Interface, open on February 1, 2025. Designed to empower innovation, this grant offers up to £1,000 to...

Great news! The deadline for the Vision Science Academy’s January 2025 Blog Competition has been extended to February 10, 2025, following overwhelming enthusiasm and requests for more time. This extension provides aspiring writers, researchers, and vision science...

We are thrilled to announce Pritam Dutta as the recipient of the VSA Visionary Blogger of the Month Award for January 2025. As an esteemed Assistant Professor at Ridley College of Optometry in Assam, India, Pritam has earned this recognition through his exceptional...

We are pleased to announce that the VSA Blog Competition submissions are now open from 1st January to 30th January 2025! This is your chance to showcase your knowledge, creativity, and writing skills in the field of vision sciences. Each participant can submit two...

The Vision Science Academy (VSA) is proud to announce that Dr. Deepmala Mazumdar, Editor-in-Chief of the VSA Blog, has been recognised as the most productive team member of 2024. Her unwavering dedication, profound expertise, and inspirational leadership have been...

We are proud to announce Sanjukta Jana, an Optometry Intern at L V Prasad Eye Institute, as our Visionary Blogger for December 2024! Sanjukta’s insightful blog, “Snake Venom Ophthalmia – A Debilitating Eye Condition,” delves into a rare but critical eye health issue....

Dear Vision Science Academy Community, As we celebrate this festive season, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for being an integral part of the Vision Science community in 2024. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey toward career growth and...

A huge congratulations to the shining stars of The VSA Quiz SEASON 4 Grand Finale held on 30th November 2024! 🏆 Your incredible knowledge, passion, and dedication have made this event a remarkable success. 🎖 Winner: Rama Sharma – M. Optom Student, Galgotias University...

Sathishkumar, a Research Fellow at Sankara Nethralaya, has been recognised for his insightful blog on "Understanding Cognitive Strain and Work Ergonomics through Eye Trackers and Pupillometry." Check out his blog and dive into his groundbreaking article on how...

After four highly competitive sessions, we are excited to announce the top 10 finalists who secured the highest scores in SEASON 4. Announcing the outstanding minds who have made it to the final stage of this incredible journey: Raima Khan Esha Das Reshma Suresh...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Delhi, India – October 27, 2024 – Vision Science Academy (VSA) is pleased to announce its role as a knowledge partner for the 13th National Optometry Conference, hosted by the Delhi Optometrists Association. Held on October 27, 2024, this annual...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dubai, UAE – October 12, 2024 – In honour of World Sight Day, Vision Science Academy (VSA) proudly participated in the Optoverse 5 conference, held in Dubai on 11th and 12th October 2024. The event saw a significant milestone as VSA’s Founder,...

Introduction October has become a month of essential awareness for eye health and accessibility, encompassing Blindness Prevention Month and National Braille Week (October 9th-15th). These observances serve a dual purpose: raising awareness about the significance of...

We are pleased to announce that Vivek Suganthan R and Dr. Aiswaryah Radhakrishnan have been honoured with our "Visionary Blogger of the Month Award" for October 2024! Their blog, "Diving Deeper: Why Our Eyes Are Not Meant for The Deep Blue?", has captivated readers...

Vision Science Academy is proud to announce our participation as a knowledge partner for the 13th National Optometry Conference, hosted by the Delhi Optometrists Association on Sunday, October 27, 2024, in Delhi, India. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable...

In September, the Vision Science Academy (VSA) took the lead in promoting two key awareness initiatives: Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month and Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) Awareness Month. Both campaigns aim to raise awareness about critical eye health concerns,...

In September, Vision Science Academy (VSA) focused on raising awareness about two critical events: Inflammatory Eye Disease Week and National Eye Health Week. Both awareness initiatives serve to educate the public and healthcare professionals about the importance of...

Congratulations to Tharaniy VE, Assistant Professor at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, for securing the prestigious Visionary Blogger of the Month award for September 2024! Her outstanding article, "Quality of Life – A Key Tool to Success in Optometry...

Mark Your Calendars! Join us at Optoverse 2024 - a conference in Optometry and Vision Sciences, taking place in Dubai on October 11th – 12th, 2024! 🌍👁️ Vision Science Academy is thrilled to be a Knowledge Partner at this event, supporting the goal of fostering...

Congratulations to Aksha Shetty, our Visionary Blogger of August 2024! We are pleased to celebrate Aksha Shetty, a PhD Scholar at BITS Pilani – Goa and Research Officer at the Centre for Eye Research Ireland, as our Visionary Blogger for August 2024! Aksha's...

🎉 Congratulations to the outstanding winners of the July/August 2024 Vision Science Academy Blog Competition! Top 3 Winners   🥇 Winner: Swathi Madhavan Blog Title: The Visual Connection: Eye and the Learning 🥈 Runner-Up: Vishal Biswas Blog Title: Unlocking the...

The Vision Science Academy is pleased to announce the Top 10 Winners of the July/August 2024 Blog Competition! 🎉 This competition saw an overwhelming number of incredible submissions, and after an intensive judging process, we are excited to recognise the top scorers....

Congratulations to the Top 10 Scorers of the VSA Quiz - SEASON 4 - Session 4 We are pleased to announce the highest achievers for August 2024! Your dedication and passion for vision science have truly shined through. A huge round of applause to: 🥇 Raima Khan 🥈 Reshma...

Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? The registration for The VSA Quiz SEASON 4 - Session 4 is now open and will close on August 10th, 2024, at 12:00 PM (BST). Don't miss out on your chance to compete for the Grand Finale! SEASON 4 will span four months,...

Congratulations to Abisha S. on her enlightening blog! In this insightful piece, she explores how hands-on experience in an optical store significantly enhances an optometrist's career. Discover the essential skills and knowledge gained from real-world practice that...

Congratulations to the Top 10 Scorers of The VSA Quiz SEASON 4 - Session 3! We are proud of your outstanding achievements and commitment to excellence. The Top 10 Participants: 🥇 Sunidhi Kumari 🥈 Raima Khan 🥉 Bikash Prasad Sah 🏅 Reshma Suresh 🏅 Noorain Khatoon 🏅 Rama...

The VSA is excited to announce the July 2024 Blog Competition, a bi-yearly event proudly sponsored by OCULAR Interface, London. This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss to win exciting cash awards! The submission lines are now open, from 1st July to 30th July,...

Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? The registration for The VSA Quiz SEASON 4 - Session 3 is now open and will close on July 10th, 2024, at 12:00 PM (BST). Don't miss out on your chance to compete for the Grand Finale! SEASON 4 will span four months,...

June was Cataract Awareness Month, a critical period dedicated to highlighting the importance of eye health and the impact of cataracts. Vision Science Academy took a leading role in raising awareness about this prevalent eye condition, actively posting across all...

We are pleased to announce Sathishkumar S. as the Visionary Blogger of the Month for June 2024! His winning blog, "Optical Diagnostics: Importance of Imaging Biomarkers for Prediction of Early Diagnosis and Treatment Response in Ocular Conditions," showcases his...

We are excited to announce the Top 10 candidates who excelled in Session 2 of SEASON 4 after an impressive number of registrations and active participation. Congratulations to the Top 10 candidates: 🥇 Esha Das 🥈 Mousumi Patro 🥉 Arbaz Khan 🏅 Moutusi Saha 🏅 Sunidhi...

We are pleased to announce that our LinkedIn community has grown to 5,000 followers! 🎉 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has followed us and trusted in our journey. Your support and engagement mean the world to us. As we celebrate this milestone, we are more...

Are you ready to put your knowledge to the test? The registration for The VSA Quiz SEASON 4 - Session 2 is now open and will close on June 10th, 2024, at 11:59 PM (BST). Don't miss out on your chance to compete for the Grand Finale! SEASON 4 will span four months,...

Vision Science Academy was at the forefront of Myopia Awareness Week 2024, held from May 13th to May 19th. During this significant week, we dedicated our efforts to spreading awareness about myopia, a rapidly growing global health concern. Through a series of...