There are more than 42000 primary eye care practitioners in India in addition to ophthalmologists who provide medical and surgical therapy the term. The term “ Eye care practitioners” includes optometrists, ophthalmic assistants and refractionists. Due to the huge number of eye care practitioners in India and the large number of institutions offering education, we need to establish uniform standards of education and practice so that our profession is on par with any other health care profession. An organisation that can represent the entire body of professionals to the government and also bring the profession to world-class standards - by regulating the practice and providing means of continuing education is the need of the hour. In order to answer this need, the Optometry Confederation of India was set up as a representative and regulatory body for the eye care practitioners in India.
The Optometry Confederation of India (OCI) is a self – regulatory body that was established in September 2012 under Section 8 of the Companies Act 25A( Not- for- profit). This organization was formed with the help of Indian Optometry Federation (IOF) and Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO).
It has a nine member board consisting of:
Three members from Indian Optometry Federation ( IOF)
Three members from Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO)
A representative from Non – Government Organization who is active in eye care sector
A member involved with experience in community health programs
An active member from the health care sector of good standing
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