OPTOMETRISTS ASSOCIATION OF KENYA

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Practicing Optometrists in Kenya

Our Core Mandate

To protect, support and represent our members throughout their careers

Our Vision

Strengthening and empowering vision care to conform to world standards

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Optometrists Registered with OAK

CERTIFIED OPTOMETRISTS

The Optometrists Asssociation of Kenya maintains a list of certified optometrists within the country. These are Optometrists who have either attained a Diploma or Degree in Optometric Sciences from a recognized institution within or outside the country.

THE EXECUTIVE & ADVISORY COMMITTEE

OAK has a vast membership composed of an executive committee and other registered members of the association. The Executive committee steers all the association's activities.

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Are you a Kenyan Optometrist working in or outside the country? If yes then this is the place to be. To have your services known, your rights defended and your title represented, you need to join the association

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Optometrists Association of Kenya (OAK) was established on 15th February 2011, Registration certificate NO. 33720, and is registered under the Republic of Kenya Societies Act (Cap 108) and SOC/59338.

Approved Institutions Offering Optometry Courses in Kenya include:

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) is an ISO certified and currently only accredited University in Kenya offering Optometry and Vision Science at Degree level and now Masters in Optometry program already being offered. Bachelor of Optometry and Vision Science (B.Optom) is a 5 year program that involves rigorous training leading to a Doctor of Optometry Degree.
Holders of Diploma in Optometry from a recognized institution can now upgrade to degree program.
For more information, check on this link: The MMUST Website

Kenya Medical Training College- Nairobi

The Kenya Medical Training College- Nairobi Campus is the only ISO- Certified institution offering Diploma Programs in Optometry
For more information, check on this link: KMTC Website

Latest News and Events

June 1, 2021

AFCO & OAK, AGM & SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE

AFCO & OAK, AGM & SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE LIONS SIGHTFIRST EYE HOSPITAL LORESHO 13-14TH AUGUST 2021 HYBRID AGM THEME: ACCESSIBLE EYE CARE FOR AFRICA; TOGETHER TOWARDS TOMORROW

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April 1, 2019

The Optometry Bill

Nishi, Daniel, Moses and Saul at Parliament Building on 27/11/2018 presenting our Bill ans SOS to the Parliamentary Health Committee

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April 1, 2019

2018/2019 OFFICIALS ELECTIONS

Members of the Electoral commission perform the tallying process during the Nov 2018 AGM at Bilmass Hotel. The results of […]

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Our Partners

Africa Council of Optometry (AFCO)

AFCO was inaugurated in 1998 at Abuja, Nigeria.This move was initiated by the World Council of Optometry to foster regional representation at WCO.

For more on AFCO check out on Africa Council of Optometry Website

World Council of Optometry (WCO)

WCO is an international optometry organization representing 250,000 optometrists. It’s the worldwide organization for optometry profession

For more on WCO check out on Word Council of Optometry Website