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IMPORTANCE OF CARING FOR YOUR EYES

Eye is one of the most sensitive organs in our body that needs extreme care to prevent any problems or abnormalities. Problems in vision arise due to a variety of factors. One of the most common reasons is the age. Vision problems are more common once we grow older and older. Hence, preventive measures should […]

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EFFORTS ON TO MAKE OPTOMETRY COUNCIL A STATUTORY BODY

Efforts are afoot to ensure that India will have an Optometry Council of India (OCI) soon to regulate the profession of optometry. Optometry is the profession that involves measuring eyesight, prescribing corrective lenses and detecting eye diseases.

Just like the Medical Council of India (MCI) and the Dental Council of India (DCI) that register medical and […]

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ADMISSIONS TO ALL MEDICAL COURSES THROUGH NEET ONLY

Gujarat Health and Medical Education Minister Shankar Chaudhary on Thursday said that students aspiring to pursue medical courses will now have to take national eligibility-cum-entrance test (NEET) only for admissions. Till last year, admissions to MBBS and BDS courses were done on the basis of merit in NEET, while admissions to ayurvedic, homoeopathic and naturopathy […]

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“PROGRESSIVE BASIC & ADVANCE LENSES” WORKSHOP BY MS.ANANTHALAKSMI

On 31st Jan 2017, our ASOA conducted a wonderful first session of ” Progressive Basic & Advance Lenses ” by Ms.Ananthalaksmi, AGM, Professional Sevices, Essilor India, at our RIO GOH Auditorium.

Earlier Mr.Chandrashekar, Joint Secretary gave Welcome Address.
Mr.Karunagaran, Vice President, presided over the programme.

Mr.A.Sirajuddin, President appreciated & extended his gratitude to Optom.Mrs.Ananthalakshmi, on accepting our call […]

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MEETING WITH DR.RADHAKRISHNAN TO DISCUSS REGARDING APPOINTMENTS OF LECTURERS FOR COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY

On taking our initiative towards appointments of lecturers for College of Optometry, RIO, GOH and filling of Optometrist vacancies in Government Hospitals, today a team of Optima on behalf of ASOA met Dr.Radhakrishnan, Health Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu.

Our Past President Mr.Palaniappan, presented a flower bouquet and expressed our gratitude to him for his great […]

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WORLD DIABETIC DAY: OPTOMETRY’S ROLE IN DETECTION, PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES

Optometry need to play larger role detection prevention and management of diabetes on 14th November ( World Diabetic Day )
Optometrists understand linkage of obesity with diabetes which can present as diabetic retinopathy and ultimately may lead to blindness .

Diabetes is not a challenge, Key lies in early detection , prevention and advising those at risk […]

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ALCON OPTI FREE EXPRESS: PRODUCT LAUNCH – 25th October 2016

Unveiling the New Products of Alcon Opti Free Express and Moist Along with their National Team & Sr Optom Mr P S Rekhi and with Fresh Optom on 25-10-16 Monday in ITC Grand Chola Hotel Chennai

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WORLD SIGHT DAY WALKATHON – 13th October 2016

WORLD SIGHT DAY was celebrated on 13th October at Marina Beach,Chennai

OATN has been arranged Walkathan programme.Alomost all optometry colleges in Chennai have been participated

Veteran Optom Rajnikanth sir flagged off the walkathan programme at early morning which was attracted and educative to the public present.

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MEGA EVENT IIOO EXPO 2016

IIOO EXPO 2016 inagural function was celebrated with fitting manner.

After the prayer by our member Jagadeesh Davey to mark the opening ceremony lighting the traditional lamp by the chief guests was performed.

All our chief guests were present and MOA felicitated all our guests and past presidents with thundering applause by gathering members.

President of MOA given […]

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INAUGURAL FUNCTION OF PHYSICS LABORATORY RIO GOH OPTOMETRY COLLEGE

ASOA conducted inaugural function of Physics Laboratory today at 7 am at RIO GOH Optometry College.As she had few more engagements today inauguration ceremony conducted little earlier than scheduled time

Dr Waheeda Nazir Superintendent of RIO GOH who inagurated the laboratary with cutting the ribbon.It was applauded by gathering of our college students,faculties along with our […]

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