Vision Science Academy Conducted Global Talks, Special Events, and New Competitions in 2025
LONDON, UK | January 6th, 2026 – Following its successful rebranding, Vision Science Academy (VSA) unveiled a robust schedule of educational programming and global competitions for 2025. The year was defined by a strategic focus on international awareness months and the launch of initiatives like the “Visionary Voices” series, further cementing the Academy’s role as a leader in global knowledge exchange.
The Return of “Vision Science Talks”
The Academy’s popular guest talk series, Vision Science Talks, made its highly anticipated return in April 2025. This year’s curriculum was uniquely structured around the global health calendar:
- Awareness-Driven Sessions: Each talk aligned with a specific monthly vision science event.
- Inaugural Session: The series kicked off by observing Parkinson’s Awareness Month, exploring the intersection of neurological health and vision.
- Global Experts: The platform continues to host prestigious speakers from across the globe, providing members with access to diverse clinical perspectives.
Landmark Webinars and the EVIDENTIA Symposium
VSA hosted a series of high-level special events in 2025 designed to celebrate professional milestones and address the future of the industry:
| Event | Occasion | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Webinar I | International Women’s Day | Women in the Technological Advancements of Vision Sciences |
| Webinar II | World Optometry Day | Eyes to the Future: Optometry Improving Global Wellness |
| EVIDENTIA (E-Symposium) | World Sight Day | Advanced knowledge sharing and global eye health |
Figure 1: A Clip from International Women’s Day 2025 Webinar
Figure 2: A Clip from World Sight Day 2025 e-Symposium ‘EVIDENTIA’
These events leveraged digital platforms to connect experts and attendees from every corner of the world, fostering a truly international dialogue.
A Year of Innovation: New Competitions
To maintain community engagement, the Academy expanded its competitive landscape, introducing new formats alongside established favourites:
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Visionary Voices: A brand-new competition series focused on
Awareness Reel making. The first edition debuted during
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month, tasking participants
with creating impactful short-form video content. -
QUIZION Season 5: The newly rebranded quiz platform returned
with a dedicated Audience Quiz section, allowing for broader participation. -
Innovation and Photography: VSA hosted the
Ophthalmic Photography Competition (World Optometry Day) and the
Vision Science Innovation Challenge (World Sight Day) to stimulate creative
and technical problem-solving among students and professionals in vision sciences. -
Biannual Blog Competitions: Conducted in both January and July
to encourage academic writing and storytelling.
“2025 has been a year of incredible engagement,” said Dr. Abhishek Mandal, Founder and CEO. “By linking our competitions and talks to global awareness events, we are not just sharing knowledge, we are actively participating in the global movement to improve vision care.”
In the coming days, VSA aims to advance with more such engaging events and activities, fostering global collaboration with vision sciences and related disciplines.
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