Eyecare

Mobile Clinic

Free eye care assessments and donations across Lebanon through the first mobile clinic in the MENA region in terms of dimensions and equipment

Refugees Vision Screening Program (RVSP)

§ Two Programs under RVSP:
· Syrian Refugees Vision Screening Program.
· Palestinian Refugees Vision Screening Program.

School Based Vision Screening Program (SVSP)

§ Average of 3564 Student per year
§ 3564 students in 2023
§ 7128 students by 2024
§ 1092 students by 2025

Awareness

School-based awareness campaigns

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Community-based awareness campaigns

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Education

Scientific Webinars

§ Scientific webinars in collaboration with EMCO
§ Topics include: Dry Eyes, Keratoconus surgical and nonsurgical management, Low vision, Clinical Refraction, Eyecare Marketing, Binocular vision assessment, Glaucoma, Ocular Manifestations of COVID 19, Strabismus, Oculoplastic, Ocular prosthesis, Conjunctivitis & Blepharitis, etc.
· 19 speakers
· 19 lectures
· 2727 participants
· 1255 minutes

Annual Conference:

§ Lebanese Congress of Optometry entitled: “Education Before Legislation”
§ General Topics: Addressing the Myopia Epidemic, Quality & Equitable Accessible Eyecare Services. Enhancing Clinical Optometry Competencies, etc.
· 3 Speakers (ENG/FR/SA)
· 9 Lectures
· 300+ Attendees
· 30 Sponsors

WCO Educator Mentor Grant

WCO offers two different types of grants that are generously supported by its charitable arm the World Optometry Foundation

    • Three workshops with three mentors involved the participation of one syndicate, one regional council, three NGOs, the Ministry of Education, and three universities.
    •       Workshop 1: Eye Care Standards Workshop
    •       Workshop 2: Optometry Curriculum Standardization & Quality Assurance Workshop

A Pledge was signed by

  • Dr. Ameer Abou Adela – Vision Care Association (VCA)
  • Mr. George Hawat – Eastern Mediterranean Council of Optometry (EMCO)
  • Dr. Abdallah Terro – Lebanese University (LU)
  • Dr. George Harb – Universite’ Sainte’ Famille (USF)
  • Dr. Haytham Ballouz – American University of Science & Technology (AUST)
  • Mr. Fadi Hakim – Lebanese Syndicate of Optometry Centers
  • Mrs. Natahlie Elia – Lebanese Sight Care Society
  • §  Dr. Lina Iskandar – World Sight Association

Legislation

A just law for the Lebanese Optometry Profession under number 121 was amended on March 29th, 2019.
o    Increasing the number of years of study to obtain a bachelor’s degree in optometry from 3 to 4 years + an internship year.
o Increasing the number of years of study to obtain an Optician degree from 2 to 3 years.

  • o Classifying the Institute graduates as Opticians and the university graduates as Optometrists.

o   Preventing Ophthalmologists from selling eyeglasses and visual aids.

  • o   Determining the necessary medical equipment needed in Optical shops to obtain a license.

o   Allowing Optometrists to issue optical prescriptions

Environment

Addressing the Vision Crisis and Promoting Sustainability

This initiative collects used eyeglasses, refurbishes them, and redistributes them to those in need, aiming to tackle the global vision crisis and empower individuals.

Eco-Friendly Recycling

Eyeglasses in poor condition are recycled into valuable raw materials, promoting an environmentally conscious approach.

Widespread Distribution for Maximum Impact

By distributing 100 boxes to Optical Shops, Laser, and Medical Centers across Lebanon, this campaign maximizes resources, minimizes waste, and ensures that individuals in need receive essential support.

Research

Epidemiological Profile of Myopia

A research project focused on determining the epidemiological profile of myopia in Lebanon.

Prevalence of Familial Keratoconus

A study aimed at identifying the prevalence of familial keratoconus in the Lebanese population.