About Us
Working Together for Better Eye Care
An optometrist is a healthcare professional who provides primary vision care. Optometry is a branch of health science that deals with the primary management of ocular and visual system disorders. They can prescribe contact lenses, spectacle lenses, low vision management,neuro-optometric rehabilitation of stroke and traumatic brain injury patients, vision therapy for binocular vision abnormality, and visual rehabilitation for amblyopia and CVI children. Also, an optometrist can do comprehensive eye check-ups and diagnose blinding eye diseases .like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
Our Mission
Our mission is to facilitate the development of optometry around the world and support optometrists in promoting eye health and vision care as a human right through advocacy, education, policy development and humanitarian outreach.
Our Vision
1-Teaching eye care personnel, especially in low vision care, refraction, vision therapy, optical dispensing and contact lens
2-Providing screening and vision care services at secondary and tertiary levels
3-Detection and management of potentially blinding diseases such as cataract, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma
4-Research into the understanding of global eye care needs and solutions
Worldwide Branches
Connecting professionals and communities through a wider network dedicated to eye care and optometry.
Hospital Formed
Supporting professional collaboration and healthcare relationships across institutions.
Local Partners
Building professional relationships with local organisations and partners.
Building a Stronger Optometry Community
WBAO works towards professional collaboration, awareness and the advancement of optometry and eye-care services.
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