Vision Care Academy, the educational institute of eye wear solutions provider Vision Care, conducted its14th annual scientific sessions and Optometry Day on the theme “See the Future Through Exploration”.
The primary goal of this annual program is to provide a platform for researchers to present their cutting-edge research findings, exchange knowledge, and foster collaboration in the field of optometry.
It also provides an opportunity for encouraging in-depth learning, knowledge-sharing, and networking among professionals in the field. This event also served as the official convocation ceremony of the Academy where certificates were presented to the students who successfully completed their courses.
The event is also the company’s research symposium and students who have carried out outstanding research projects were recognised for their performances.
Beyond the research presentations, the session also included presentation of awards to the winners of the photography contest and quiz competition. The chief guest was Senior Consultant Orthoptist Rowena McNamara and the guest of honour was Senior Consultant Eye Surgeon Dr. Muditha Kulatunga.
Dewmi Dewanarayana receives her award from Chairman,
Vision Care, Dasantha Fonseka.
Informative sessions were held on a wide range of Optometry and Hearing Care topics by Prof. Madhuwanthi Dissanayake, Dr. Ganga Jayasena, Anantha Lakshmi, and Jayashree Sekar.
The panel of judges to evaluate the research findings comprised Dr. Dimuthu Gunasekara, Dr. Prasad Hewawasam, Mrs. Anantha Lakshmi, Dr. Upali Mendis, and Dr. Amila De Alwis.
Head of Vision Care Academy, Vidya Jayarathna said, “The Optometry Day and Annual Scientific Session is one of the most important events in the Vision Care calendar. As always, Vision Care Academy has led from the front in educating young minds in this field and we will continue to do so into the future.”
The event concluded with the presentation of certificates to Vision Care Academy graduates while several individuals took home awards in multiple Research categories.
Some of the award winners: Sachith Udayanga and Imesha Thennakoon (Innovative Study of the Year), Dewmi Dewanarayana (Best Research of the Year and Upcoming Presenter – Diploma in Optometry Junior – Lateral Entry), Nirmitha Nithianantham (Best Poster Presentation – Optometry), Rashmi Abeysena (Best Oral Presenter – Certificate in Vision Therapy Category).
