This is your opportunity to showcase your knowledge, creativity, and passion for optometry and vision sciences. Vision Science Academy is launching two consecutive 7-day blog challenges — a structured roadmap to help you research, write, and submit up to two original blog entries.
HOW IT WORKS
Two challenges. Fourteen days. Up to two blogs.
Each challenge runs for seven days and walks you from a blank page to a finished submission — no need to do it all at once.
| DAYS 1–7Challenge One
Choose your topic, research it properly, and write your first blog from start to finish. |
DAYS 8–14Challenge Two
Take on a new topic and apply what you learned the first time round to complete your second blog. |
Submit up to two original blogs to double your chances of recognition.
WHY PARTICIPATE
More than a competition
- Cash awards — exciting cash prizes for the top-performing entries.
- International recognition — the top 10 submissions receive international recognition from Vision Science Academy.
- A global audience — share your ideas with the worldwide optometry and vision sciences community.
- A stronger portfolio — build your scientific writing portfolio and strengthen your academic profile.
- Real communication skills — develop science communication skills while learning through a guided challenge.
BEFORE YOU START
Read the guidelines first
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Please read the Blog Competition Guidelines carefully before preparing your submission. Make sure your blog meets all eligibility, formatting, originality, and submission requirements.📖 |
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY
Send in your finished blog
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Email your completed blog — or both, if you’re taking on the full challenge — to Vision Science Academy. contest@visionscienceacademy.org SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 15 AUGUST 2026 |
TIPS FOR A WINNING BLOG
What the judges are looking for
◆ Choose an original, relevant topic in optometry or vision science.
◆ Support your ideas with credible, recent scientific evidence.
◆ Write clearly, and keep it engaging for a broad audience.
◆ Share your own perspective while staying scientifically accurate.
◆ Proofread carefully before submitting.
◆ Double-check your blog against the full competition guidelines.
RESULTS
Results announcement
Results of the July–August 2026 Vision Science Academy Blog Competition will be announced during the last week of August 2026.
Whether you’re aiming for recognition, a cash award, or simply sharper scientific writing — this is your chance to make an impact. Take on the challenge, submit up to two blogs, and let your ideas reach the global vision science community.