Benin City in Edo State to Host 2017 NOA Conference

This is to officially announce that Benin, the Edo state capital, has received final hosting rights for the 2017 Annual National Conference and General Meeting of the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA). The event which will be its 41st edition, dating back to 1976, has been slated for between Wednesday, 5th and Saturday, 8th July, 2017.

Prior to receiving final approval, an inspection tour of proposed facilities in Benin, the Edo state capital, was undertaken between 23rd and 25th of September, 2016 by the Executive Council of the NOA. The team led by the president, Dr Damian Echendu, had Drs Felix Olafisoye adnd Norris Ovilli, Vice-presidents for NOA north and western zones. Others include Drs Agbontaen Adesuwa, Ike Oforbuike, Emmanuel Nwaji and Raymond Aguboshim, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Financial secretary and Publicity secretary of the association respectively.

Several facilities were examined in details, to ensure compliance with approved specifications. The Host Organising Committee (HOC) was also inaugurated during the visit.
Constituents include:
DR ORINAME ODIGIE Chairman, HOC
DR HAMZAT AIMIEBENOMO Secretary, HOC
DR MICHEAL NWOKO Ex-Officio/ NOA Edo chapter Chairman
DR ADEDAYO DAVID
DR CONSTANCE NOBLE
DR JOE OWIE
DR IBHIADE OZOH
DR ILIADE AIGBOVO
DR CHARLES EGUAVOEN
DR ISONAH UWAMARIN
DR GODWIN OVENSERI
DR SANI IYERE
PROF FRANKLIN KIO
PROF RALPH AKPALABA
Join me in wishing Benin, THE CRADLE OF OPTOMETRIC EDUCATION IN NIGERIA, a qualitative, innovative and memorable event.

Dr Chinonso Raymond AGUBOSHIM
National Publicity Secretary/Public Relations Officer, NOA

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NOA Kano State Chapter: World Sight Day Pictures

This year’s world sight day in Kano state was a blast, in case you missed it, here are some of the pictures taken during the event. Enjoy!!!!

NOA Kano chapter

Dr. Philip with FRSC personnel 

Dr. Vitus Okafor

Dr. Evea, Dr. Philip, FRSC personnel and Dr. Chioma

Dr. Eme Okpo with the FRSC commander Kano state

Dr. Ohioma and Dr. Philip

Dr. Obinna Nelson

NOA Vice President Kano State Chapter, Dr. Eme Okpo addressing the audience 

NOA VP sharing fliers to motorists 

Dr. R. U. Echeta sharing fliers to motorists

Dr. Chioma on duty

Dr. Ugonna and Dr. Obinna on duty

Dr. N.I. Obinna

Dr. R.U. Echeta

Dr. Echeta, Dr. Alex, Dr. Lucky and Dr. Obinna

FRSC commander with one of the Emirate's council member

Dr. Iyke, Dr. Philip and Dr. Vitus

Join us next year!!!!!

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World Sight Day 2016: NOA Collaborates With Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)

The Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) in collaboration with Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) presents WORLD SIGHT DAY 2016 with the theme: Universal Eye Health Call To Action: Stronger Together to create awareness on vision standards for safe driving. The event will take place on Thursday 13th of October 2016 in all the 36 states in Nigeria including the federal capital territory Abuja.

World Sight Day is a global event observed annually on the second Thursday of October with the common purpose of drawing attention on blindness and vision impairment. Originally, World Sight Day was initiated in the year 2000 by the SightFirstCampaign of Lions Club International Foundation. It has since been integrated into VISION 2020 and is coordinated by IAPB in cooperation with the World Health Organization.

The Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) in this year's World Sight Day will focus on drivers' vision; to create awareness on vision standards for safe driving and the key messages include the following:

• The prevalence of visual impairment in Nigeria is nearly 5 percent, and four out of five blind people are needlessly impaired.
• An estimated 23 percent of drivers worldwide have uncorrected vision and need spectacle correction to improve visual capacity while driving.
• An estimated 59 percent of accidents could be linked to causes associated with poor sight such as failure to use corrective lenses or glare related reasons.
• Risk of car crashes increases by 9 percent in visual impairment.
• Over 90 percent of decisions made behind the wheel depend on good vision.
• Good eyesight and visual perception are fundamental for safe driving.
• Many drivers are unaware that visual difficulties increase as light conditions change, due to lack of information about the role of sight in road safety.
• Any visual impairment will affect the ability of the driver to see road signs clearly at distant and near and will subsequently affect his ability to interact with other road users.
• Even though people with visual impairment try to compensate for their difficulties usually by avoiding crowded routes and slower driving, it is not enough to make up for a reduced ability to recognize road signs, hazards and pedestrians.
• When you drive with less than the set minimum requirement for safety driving, you endanger your live and that of the others. It is an offense!
• All drivers with blur distance vision due to refractive error should get their prescribed glasses and make sure they wear the glasses when driving.
• We need drivers with good vision to increase safety and reduce road traffic accidents on our roads.

Speed thrills but kills faster with blurred vision.

 It's better to lose a minute in life than to lose life in a minute. Please drive safely. All drivers, both commercial and private, should have their eyes tested annually.

Yes we can do it because we are stronger Together.

For More Enquiries, Call:

08076308041, 08023232668, 08033470065, 08033475138.

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National Eye Health Months

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is a global community and the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons founded with the primary aim to protect sight and empower lives by serving as an advocate for patients and the public, setting standards for ophthalmic education and advancing the profession of ophthalmology.

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NOA calls for a more Optometry-inclusive Health Insurance System in Nigeria

Managers of the National Health Insurance Scheme have been called upon to enhance the participation of optometrists in the scheme in order to avail Nigerians of some vital eye care services that are unique to the optometric profession but are not currently covered by the scheme. This was contained in a goodwill message by the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) presented at the Health Care Providers Association of Nigeria (HCPAN) s 8th mid-year capacity building meeting held recently at NECA Hall, Alausa Ikeja, in Lagos.

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Do You Know That May Is A Healthy Vision Month

While World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness held on the second Thursday of October, Healthy Vision Month, is a national eye healthy observance designed to elevate vision as a healthy priority for the Nation.

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