BOA facilitated a unique panel discussion on School Eye Health Opportunities and Challenges across African and Asian Continent. The deliberation was led by 3 International Speakers, 8 Panelists and 2 moderators. Around 86 participants across Africa were in attendance for this virtual deliberation that was awarded Botswana Health Professions Council Accredited CPD points 2.  Optom...

BOA Chairperson Optom Thanuja Panicker-Naicker, was invited to represent Botswana at the Opto verse 4 session of the United Optometrists Federation Dubai, UAE, to speak on Creating awareness on Avoidable Blindness-Botswana journey on the 14th October 2023.  Opening ceremony with lighting of the lamp signifying imparting knowledge of light from  the darkness of ignorance. Exemplifying Excellence:...

Eyelight Optometrists led by Optom Thanuja Panicker-Naicker,Mr Sivalingum Naicker, Optom.Shylaja Panicker received the Walk of Hope Excellence award (signed by the Hon Asst Minister) for the loyalty towards community eye care services in Botswana, from the hands of Hon Setlhomo Lelatisitswe,Assistant Minister of Health ,Ministry of Health,Botswana and Hon Member of Parliament( Boteti East)during the...

GUEST SPEAKER SPEECH BY BOA CHAIRPERSON Optom Thanuja Panicker-Naicker Appreciate and acknowledge the appreciation Optom.Dr.Gopi and Optom.Dr Anu. Through the Director of ceremonies -Optoms Prem and Abhi, Thank you Optom.Dr Anuradha Narayanan,the President, for the invite and Optom Dr.Rashima Ashokan,the Vice- President for the lovely introduction.I must say both are great presenters ,one specialised on...

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Exciting Announcement! 🌟 United Optometrist Forum in the UAE 🇦🇪 and Vision Care Association in Lebanon 🇱🇧 are thrilled to announce our collaboration to promote optometry and eye care across borders! Together, we aim to enhance awareness, education, and access to quality eye care services. Stay tuned for upcoming events, initiatives, and opportunities to join...