ASCO and IVI jointly organized a three-day continuing professional
development workshop for Optometry practitioners and educators at the
Vidyasagar College of Optometry and Vision Science in Kolkata from 3–5 July
2013.
The workshop focused on specialized areas
including binocular vision therapy basics, low vision basics and dispensing
optics led by a team of experts, including Mr Aditya Goyal, Sankara College of
Optometry, Bangalore; Ms Prema K Chande, Lotus College of Optometry, Mumbai and
Ms Paula Mehta, Lotus College of Optometry, Mumbai. The workshop received an
overwhelming response with over 60 Optometry professionals including educators,
and practitioners attending the workshop.
IVI acknowledges the support of Optometry Giving
Sight and Brien Holden Vision Institute Foundation for funding the workshop.