optometry education
TSNA students win laurels in 3rd International IVI Conference
The 3rd IVI International Optometry Conference on the Theme: “Of Eye Health in a Changing World” was held at the IIT – Madras Research Park, Taramani Campus from 13th to 15th October 2022 in hybrid mode. A total of 13 abstracts were submitted from TSNA in the scientific session.
There was a tie- breaker between two of TSNA’s M. Optom., 2nd year students, Ms. Indira Rengarajan and Ms. Shagufa Behlim, who won the Best paper presentation under the category of Low Vision and Rehabilitation. Ms. Sowmya V K, won the best paper award under the category: “Spectacle Dispensing Trends.” Dr. Anuja R Singh won the best paper under the education category for her work on “Assessment Methods in Optometry Education.”
TSNA Students were the backbone of the organizing Committee as six of the Fellowship Students took part as volunteers for the 3 day event, winning praises and appreciation for their services rendered.
ESO’s Vision Screening Activities
Refractive errors (need for glasses) are the second main cause for avoidable blindness and the role of Optometrists in reducing this condition is significant. Elite School of Optometry, a pioneer in the field of optometry education in India, is involved in many screening activities, including cataract and diabetic retinopathy. School children vision screening occupies the […]