Eye problems can start very early in childhood, and if not detected and managed well it can have impact to kids development and performance in school. This makes it very important for parents, guardians and everyone involved being aware of some behavior changes and habits that could be a sign of a serious eye problem. […]

The risks posed by unregulated practice may seem mild on the surface compared to the havoc brought by inefficient health systems. However, the delicacy of consequences illustrates proper regulation can avert avoidable risks in the dispensation of health services. Since the start of optometry practice in the country in the early 1980s, the profession has […]

Optometry is positioned as a primary health care profession involved in the critical, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of eye care. Optometrists, therefore, form an integral part of the primary healthcare team. The Department of Optometry and Vision Science acknowledges its international recognition hence, seeks to provide high standard training for undergraduate and postgraduate Optometry programs […]