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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, Dr. Abhishek Mandal, took centre stage to deliver an impactful talk and officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Optometrists Forum, a Dubai-based organisation. This partnership is a testament to VSA’s dedication to advancing eye care on a global scale and aligns with its ongoing mission to foster better eye care outcomes worldwide.

Dr. Mandal, a respected thought leader in eye care innovation, was invited as a distinguished faculty member to share his expertise at the conference. His presentation, titled “Blockchain and AI to Secure Patient Data Management,” captivated attendees by highlighting the groundbreaking potential of these technologies in revolutionising data security for patient records in the eye care industry. His talk emphasised how leveraging Blockchain and AI can safeguard patient data, ensuring both confidentiality and integrity while streamlining access for optometrists and healthcare providers.

The newly signed MOU marks a collaborative venture between Vision Science Academy and the United Optometrists Forum, aimed at exploring initiatives that can enhance knowledge exchange, professional development, and technological advancement in the field of optometry. Through this partnership, VSA and UOF seek to empower the optometry community by bringing innovative solutions to the challenges of modern eye care.

“At Vision Science Academy, we believe that collaboration is essential to achieving meaningful progress in global eye health,” said Dr. Mandal. “Our alliance with the United Optometrists Forum reflects our shared commitment to fostering accessible, secure, and innovative solutions that can benefit both practitioners and patients worldwide.”

This event underscores Vision Science Academy’s continuous efforts to lead international initiatives in eye care, reinforcing its role as a pioneer in education, technology, and collaborative research for advancing optometry globally.

 

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