The Good Vision Creed of the Nigerian Optometric Association
Blessed with the precious gift of sight, I deserve and desire that it serves me a lifetime. In pursuit of this, I demand from myself that I shall: —Preserve and protect my right to sight; never allowing diseases, defects or harm to violate it or hinder my enjoying it to the fullest —Do my best […]
The Reconstitution of the Board of the Optometric and Dispensing Optician Board of Nigeria (ODORBN)
Yesterday, Monday, 3rd June 2019, the Governing Board of the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria (ODORBN) was reconstituted by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The ceremony, which also saw the reconstituting of the Governing Boards of several Regulatory Bodies in the healthcare sector, was held at the NAF Conference Centre, Kado, Abuja, […]
Key Information About the Nigerian Optometric Association Insurance Policy
Preamble: This insurance cover is for members of the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) desirous of having support extended to them in life events such as death, illness or medical eventualities, and professional practice challenges. In essence, those who subscribe to it shall be covered in these instances to the respective limits as specified in the […]
The Efficient, Productive, Incorruptible and Citizen-centered (EPIC) Award
On Thursday, 07/02/2019, the Federal Government of Nigeria instituted the Efficient, Productive, Incorruptible and Citizen-centered (EPIC) award. The maiden edition which held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Aso Rock Villa, Abuja had President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR (represented by the Honorable Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr Chris Ngige), the Chief Host, Mrs […]
NOA@50: Celebrating Organized Optometry in Nigeria
The year 2018 marked the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA). Honoured to be a foundation member of the African Council of Optometry (AFCO) and instrumental to the conversion of the International Optometric and Optical League (IOOL) to the World Council of Optometry (WCO), the NOA, with five (5) affiliate […]
Journal of the Nigerian Optometric Association (JNOA): Call for Papers
This international, peer-reviewed journal is an official publication of the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA), devoted to bringing together for its specialized audience up-to-date clinical and scientific research information and novel developments in the broad fields of Optometry and Health Sciences, providing a medium for their rapid publication and facilitating greater understanding among researchers. WHAT’S NEW? […]
2019 Honours List of the Nigerian Optometric Association
The National Executive Council (NEC) has just announced the 2019 honours list. The list is based on meritorious work and contribution to the practice of Optometry across the nation. As the Association prepares for her annual conference, these recipients will be honoured at the event. Following the recommendation of the Awards Committee, the shortlisted persons […]
Dr Uduak Udom Buried Amidst Eulogies from Far & Wide
On Thursday, the Seventh day of February 2019, people from all walks of life from around the world gathered in the serene city of Uyo, capital city of Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria to lay to rest the remains of an eminent ambassador of Nigeria, and an icon of the Optometry profession, Dr Uduak Udom […]
Professor Paul Ogbuehi Memorial Project
On the occasion of the one year memorial of our patriarch and the founding father of optometric education in Nigeria, the late Distinguished Professor Paul Olekanma Ogbuehi, a committee has been set up by the national executive council to raise funds and build a Memorial Eye Clinic in honour of our late patriarch. A four-man […]
NOA@50: Celebrating 50 years of Organized Optometric Excellence in Nigeria
The year 2018 will mark the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA). Honoured to be a foundation member of the African Council of Optometry (AFCO) and instrumental to the conversion of International Optometric and Optical League (IOOL0 to World Council of Optometry (WCO), the NOA, with five (5) affiliate organisations, collectively […]