The clarion call by ONN some years back may have been heeded in the actions of the general secretary of THE ASSOCIATION OF OPTOMETRISTS IN PUBLIC HEALTH CARE IN NIGERIA (AOPHCN); dr Uche Iwuanyanwu who cast this heartwarming information.
This age long technique for ‘subjective refraction’ questions its value for subjective reflection, as subjective deflection reigns; leading ultimately to subjective deflation with its attendant objective defect. The NOA has come a long way recording impressive progress in many areas. One can point to some of them especially as it is easy to draw a contrast from one of our ‘fogged’ states; NOA’s
Read MoreProfessorial inaugural lectures are a time-honoured tradition in academia, marking a significant milestone in the career of a newly appointed professor. The rite of passage to become a professor in a university has for hundreds of years included the test of having to profess your knowledge to a lay audience and fellow academics. Indeed, the origin of the title 'professor' comes from t
Read MoreThe journey to recognition, the optometry profession enjoys today was arduous, tortuous and daunting. Notwithstanding the early moves in the 60’s by our founding fathers, the profession in the 70’s and 80’s was dominated, where it existed; by quacks and un-vetted quasi professionals. This was in the form of organized outfits with especially practitioners of Indian descent (qualified and otherwise)
Read MoreThe Faculty of Optometry at Abia State University is poised to make a substantial impact on the profession in Nigeria. By enhancing educational standards, improving professional practice, and contributing to public health, the faculty is set to blaze a trail in optometry education and practice. As Dr. Omaka aptly puts it, “The establishment of this faculty will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in s
Read MoreThis year’s NOA Conference is titled ‘Oluyole 2024’ will hold from the 31st July to 3rd August 2024, at the Jogor Centre, liberty road Ibadan. Theme of the conference is “The optometrist: an indispensible partner in primary health care”.
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