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On a unique shared journey in the field of vision sciences, the ITM University, Raipur, India and the Vision Science Academy, London, U.K. collaborated on a series of webinars. This event has been named as ViSThON 2022-2023. Since the opening sessions on World Sight...

ViSThON 2022-23 | Webinar 13 | Ms. Rupali Singh Topic Systematic Clinical Approach in Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) Children Speaker Ms. Rupali Singh B. Optom, Fellow of Binocular Vision & Vision Therapy Paediatric and CVI Optometrist Dr. Shroff Charity Eye...

ViSThON 2022-23 | Webinar 12 | Ms. Fairuz Binti Mohd Nordin Topic Refractive Status of Indigenous (Orang Asli) Children in one Sample Population in Kuala Langat Selangor Malaysia Speaker Ms. Fairuz Binti Mohd Nordin Ph.D. Scholar Head of Department, Optometry and...

ViSThON 2022-23 | Webinar 11 | Mr. Adam Samuels Topic Can Contact Lens Wearers Become More Compliant? – Effective Communication to Contact Lens Wearers Using Behaviour Change Strategies Speaker Mr. Adam Samuels BSc Optometry (Hons), ClinDipOpt, CertOcTher (ACO)...

ViSThON 2022-23 | Webinar 10 | Mr. Brajesh Kumar Topic: Role of Optometrists in Posterior Segment Diagnostics and Retina Co-management Speaker Mr. Brajesh Kumar M.Sc. Optom, B. Optom Senior Officer - Optometry Faculty Optometrist - Vitreo-retina Department Dr....

Congratulations to Pritam Dutta, Consultant Optometrist at Chandraprabha Eye Hospital for being selected as the recipient of KBR Foundation’s Monthly Innovative Blog Award for the month of November 2022. Blog Title:  Cognitive Science and Artificial intelligence: “The...

Full Report Coming Soon A statement by Dr. Abhishek Mandal   The COP27 has recently summoned leaders of the world nations on the catastrophic issue of global climate change. The climate conference is expected to conclude on 18th November, 2022. Its main agenda is...

ViSThON 2022-23 | Webinar 9 | Ms. Anjali Rani Topic: Determination of Presbyopic Addition Speaker Ms. Anjali Rani B. Optom, M. Optom (Gold Medalist), Ph.D. Scholar Assistant Professor, Department of Optometry Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh,...

ViSThON 2022-23 | Webinar 8 | Mr. Bikram Ghimire Topic: Recent Advancements in the Management of Dry Eye Speaker Mr. Bikram Ghimire B. Optom, M.Optom Assistant Professor, Department of Optometry Teerthanker Mahaveer University Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India In this...

ViSThON 2022-23 | Webinar 7 | Dr. Hanie Lyn Gonato Topic: Prevalence of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) and its Ocular Manifestations Speaker Dr. Hanie Lyn Gonato Doctor of Optometry, Philippines Externship Clinic Preceptor of Southwestern...

Topic: Seeing well to live well: Eyecare professionals can help people living with dementia to maintain their independence Speaker: Dr. Marianne Coleman PhD, MRes, BSc (Hons) Clinical Vision Research Fellow Department of Optometry & Vision Science, University of...

ViSThON | WEBINAR 6 | Mr. Rakesh K Yadav Topic: Spectacle Dispensing in Pediatric Patients Date: Tuesday, 8th NOVEMBER 2022 | 2:30PM (GMT), 8:00PM (IST) Speaker: Mr. Rakesh Kumar Yadav B. Optom, M. Optom, Ph.D. Scholar Assistant Professor & Head of Optometry...

ViSThON 2022-23 | Webinar 5 | Dr. Timos Naskas Topic: The Application of Optical Coherence Tomography into Imaging Retinal Diseases Speaker Dr. Timos Naskas B.Sc. Optometry (Hons), M.Sc. COpthal Ph.D. in Macula & Multimodal Retinal Imaging Fellow of the American...

Vision Science Academy (VSA) is proud to sponsor at the 12th National Optometry Conference organised by Delhi Optometrists Association. VSA is pleased to support the theme of this conference, aiming in the “Prevention of Blindness in India”. In this conference VSA’s...

Congratulations to Vidushi Gupta, Optometrist at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital for being selected as the recipient of KBR Foundation’s Monthly Innovative Blog Award for the month of October 2022. Blog Title:  Effect of Environmental Factors on Angle Closure...

ViSThON 2022-23 | Webinar 4 | Mrs. Archayeeta Rakshit Topic: Emerging Trends in Amblyopia Treatment Speaker Mrs. Archayeeta Rakshit B. Optom, M. Phil Doctoral Research Student School of Optometry and Vision Science Queensland University of Technology, Australia In...

Organised by ITM University, Raipur, India, and Vision Science Academy, London, U.K. Embarking on a unique shared journey in the field of vision sciences, the ITM University, Raipur, India and the Vision Science Academy, London, U.K. are determined to collaborate on a...

Topic Myopia and Psychological Health Speaker Ms. Nayan Gupta M. Optom, Ph.D. Scholar Assistant Professor, Academic In-charge Department of Optometry, Chitkara, School of Health Science Chitkara University, Punjab In this webinar, Ms. Nayan Gupta will be discussing...

ViSTh👁️‍🗨️N   For the first time, ITM University, Raipur, India and Vision Science Academy, London, U.K. are expected to collaborate on a series of webinars, ViSTh👁️‍🗨️N 2022-2023. This event is going to commence on the 13th of October 2022, on World Sight Day,...

Congratulations to the Top 3 Winners of the August 2022 Blog Competition sponsored by OCULAR Interface. Winner: Aakansha Pathania Runner-up: Kalaiyarasi D 2nd Runner-up: Kritika Gautam Next Blog Competition will be announced soon!   Top 10 Scorers

Topic:Treatment with Filters and Tints Speaker: Dr. Cathy Stern In this Vision Science Talks session, Dr. Cathy Stern will be discussing Filters and Tints as valuable tools for helping patients with photosensitivity, glare reduction, reducing the effect of disease,...

August 2022 Blog Competition Sponsored by Congratulations to the Top 10 Participants of August 2022 Blog Competition   Rank Name Blog Title 1 Aakanksha Pathania Can optometrists solve crime also? Forensic Optometry 2 Kalaiyarasi D Dance for the Visually Impaired...

Congratulations to Larissa S. Almeida, BV & VT Fellow at Vasai Blind Relief Association for being selected as the recipient of KBR Foundation’s Monthly Innovative Blog Award for the month of SEPTEMBER 2022. Blog Title: Syntonic Phototherapy for Visual Dysfunction...

Topic: Role of Atropine in Myopia Control Speaker: Mr. Raju Kaiti, B.optom, M.optom (Gold Medalist) Eye-Health Hero (Future Leader), 2021 Program Coordinator, BOVS, NAMS-NEH Consultant Optometrist, NEH Lecturer, NAMS, Nepal In this Vision Science Talks Session, Mr....

Topic: Advanced Business Strategies for Optometric Practices Speaker Mr. OB Malope, B.Optom CEO - Visionstryt & MD - Activyt Co-Founder - Eyefrica Media In this Vision Science Talks Session, Mr. OB Malope will be discussing the structure of advanced business...

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 15TH SEPTEMBER 2022!   Following to significant number of requests from our members, a decision has being made to extend the blog submission deadline for the AUGUST 2022 Blog Competition. The Contest Panel has come to a decision to Extend the...

An Academic Survey by Vision Science Academy  (VSA Members only) Participate and get a chance to win £25 Amazon Vouchers via lucky draw!* Similar to previous year, VSA is conducting an annual survey which will help us obtain your valuable feedback and in-turn, improve...

Vision Science Talks featuring Ms. Barsha Lal Diurnal Variation and Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Indices Speaker: Ms. Barsha Lal, MPhil, Doctoral Researcher  School of Optometry and Vision Science Queensland University of Technology, Australia In this...

Congratulations to Debanjali Bhattacharjee, Assistant Professor, Department of Optometry, Sushant University for being selected as the recipient of KBR Foundation’s Monthly Innovative Blog Award for the month of AUGUST 2022.   Blog title: Assistive Technology for...

Influence of Light on the Choroid and Potential Implications in Myopia Speaker: Dr. Lisa Ostrin, OD, Ph.D., FAAO, FARVO Associate Professor, University of Houston College of Optometry, TX, United States In this Vision Science talk session, Dr. Ostrin will be...

Topic: Dyslexia and Visual Attention By - Ms. Christine Nearchou, BScOptom, FACO, FCOVD, FACBO Senior Lecturer, Department of Optometry and Vision Science University of Melbourne, Australia Clinical Leader - Paediatrics and Binocular vision In this Vision Science...

AUGUST 2022 Blog Competition - Accepting Submissions! Vision Science Academy is now accepting submissions for the AUGUST 2022 Blog Competition! We are accepting 2 Blogs per candidate on different topics in the field of Vision Sciences / Eye-care and/or related areas....

Congratulations to Thamizh selvi S., Optometry Fellow at Aravind Eye Care System for being selected as the recipient of KBR Foundation’s Monthly Innovative Blog Award for the month of JULY 2022. Blog Title: Does Chewing Food Cause Gustatory HyperLacrimation (Crocodile...

Topic: Diagnosis of Aniseikonia from Retinal Anatomical Asymmetry   Speaker: Professor James Kundart Professor of Optometry Pacific University, Oregon, USA   In this Vision Science Talks session, Prof. James Kundart will be discussing what Aniseikonia is,...

CONGRATULATIONS! Winner: Salal Khan Runner-up: Viraj Zambaulicar 2nd Runner-up: Sweksha Anand Das Congratulations to the all Finalists who were selected to participate in the Grand Finale - Read more Also, thanks to all those who participated in the Quiz Sessions in...

Congratulations to Indira Rengarajan, Pritam Dutta and Swanandi Gawde for winning the Exemplary Blog Award for Scientific Contribution in Vision Sciences. This is a special Award on the occasion of 2nd Anniversary of The VISION Newsletter, powered by Vision Science...

Congratulations to Khaarthiyaa Lokanathan, Graduate Research Student, Elite School of Optometry & SASTRA  for being selected as the recipient of KBR Foundation’s Monthly Innovative Blog Award for the month of June 2022.   Blog Title: Looking Beyond the Optic...

Congratulations to the Top 10 Finalists who made it to The VSA Quiz SEASON 2 Grand Finale. Following to 4 rounds of quiz sessions over the past 4 months, 10 Finalists who scored among the Top 10 (combining scores of 4 Sessions) are invited to participate in this Grand...

Prepared by – Dr. Abhishek Mandal, Founder & CEO   Introduction Vision Science Academy (VSA) is an online academic and mentorship organisation for eye health experts. Its goal is to provide top-notch knowledge of Vision Sciences, should that be optometry and...

The VSA Quiz SEASON 2 - Grand Finale is all set to take place on Sunday the 26th of June 2022, starting 10:30 AM (BST). Only Top 10 participants from VSA Quiz SEASON 2 (combining all 4 Sessions) will be invited to participate in the Grand Finale. Ken Brandt, VSA’s...

Congratulations to the Top 10 Scorers -   Viraj Zambaulicar Santosh Chhetri Vanshika Malhotra Selvakumar S Arati Sah Ranjana Aryal Saloni Chaudhary Sweksha Anand Das Bikash Prasad Sah Asha T   Thanks to all those who participated in this session. Grand...

Congratulations to Tathagata Roy, Intern Optometrist at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital for being selected as the recipient of KBR Foundation’s Monthly Innovative Blog Award for the month of May 2022.   Tathagata achieved this award twice in the last 3 months....

OPTOPACK 2.0 Knowledge packed Hybrid CME with Hands-on Workshop An initiative by Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, in collaboration with Standard Chartered, Vision Science Academy, Indian Optometric Association and Milmet. Advance your knowledge in the diverse field...

Congratulations to the Top 10 Scorers –   Arati Sah Sweksha Anand Das Heena Gupta Daliya Patterkadavan Ranjana Aryal Sanket Vikas Gholap Selvakumar S Kirti Kumari Muskan Kumari Salal Khan   Thanks to all those who participated in this session. SEASON 2 -...

Congratulations to Tsering Lamu Shongmu for being selected as the recipient of KBR Foundation’s Monthly Innovative Blog Award for the month of APRIL 2022.   Blog Title: Does Wearing a Contact Lens Overnight Improve Your Vision And Prevent Future Progression? Read...

  Congratulations to Tathagata Roy for being selected as the recipient of KBR Foundation’s Monthly Innovative Blog Award for the month of MARCH 2022.   Blog Title: Insomnia Snatching The Wettability Of Cornea Read The Blog

Congratulations to the Top 10 Scorers -   Viraj Zambaulicar Saloni Chaudhary Kartik Kumar Gupta Ranjana Aryal Heena Gupta Raunak Kumar Singh Achint Kaur Raima Khan Anik Dingal Bikash Prasad Sah   Thanks to all those who participated in this session.  ...

VSA conducted a Blog Competition in the month of January 2022. Following to the judging process by expert panel members, we are pleased to announce the Top 3 scorers who were awarded Cash Prize sponsored by OCULAR Interface. The Top 10 scorers will get a chance to...

Congratulations to the Top 10 Scorers -   Sweksha Anand Das Saloni Chaudhary Viraj Zambaulicar Daliya Patterkadavan Kartik Kumar Gupta Raima Khan Gayathri Baskaran Santosh Chhetri Mahesh Kumar Heena Gupta   Thanks to all those who participated in this...

January 2022 Blog Competition Sponsored by Congratulations to the Top 10 Participants of January 2022 Blog Competition   Rank Name Blog Title 1 Abisha S COVID's Mark on the Eyes 2 Anusuya D Vision Centre - Reaching the Unreached 3 Kezun Kez Technology and the Eye...