Why Optometry Confederation in India (formerly known as Optometry Council of India)
Mindful of the growing need to ensure competence, uphold professional standards, and regulate the quality of optometric education and practice in India, the Indian Optometry Federation (IOF) and the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) collaboratively established the Optometry Council of India (OCI) in September 2012.
It has a nine member board consisting of:
Advocating for the recognition and integration of Optometry in India’s healthcare system and representing the interests of optometrists at the national and international level.
Establishing ethical guidelines, best practice standards, and educational benchmarks.
Maintaining a register of practicing professionals to ensure accountability and legitimacy.
Promoting ongoing learning through training, workshops, and continued education programs.
Offering volunteer opportunities and project-based roles where professionals can contribute their skills meaningfully and frame community work as part of the ethics and values of being an optometrist.
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As a professional body, OCI plays a pivotal role in safeguarding public interest, fostering professional excellence, and advancing eye and vision care services across the country.