ABOUT AOC
The main existence of Asia Optometric Congress was derived from the concept of 'Asians helping Asia' with main objectives:
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to establish the practice of optometry according to the eye health needs of the Asian region with due respect to the socio-economic, cultural aspects and identity of its people;
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to promote the science and profession of optometry across the Asian region;
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to adopt such endeavour that would lead to the establishment of formal optometry programs in the target countries/territories;
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to promote the recognition and advancement of optometry as a profession through legislation, regulation and education;
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to reduce the global threat of vision impairment and avoidable blindness through education and eye health advocacies;
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to undertake projects and activities that would raise the standard of eye and vision care across the region.
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