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DELHI OPTOMETRISTS

ASSOCIATION

MILESTONES AND MISSION

he Delhi Optometrists Association (DOA) has
grown considerably since it was founded in 1996,
T both in terms of number of members as well as in
its scope of activities and networking. What started out
with 18 members has grown to 230.
The DOA offers frequent updates through
various modes of communication. More recently
it has extended its outreach and communications
to members through its website and social media
presence. The website is a great source of information
for its members as well as for others in
the optometry fraternity; on Facebook it already has
more than 2,500 followers.
DOA registered under the Society Act, 1860 and it's
annual or Life membership is open to professionals,
students, universities and corporates, with a special
category for senior citizens. The body is a founder
member of the Indian Optometry Federation and has
been a member of the Indian Optometric Association
(IOA) since many years. Along with the IOA, the
DOA has been represented at the World Council of
Optometry (WCO), Asia Pacific Council of Optometry
(APCO) and other international platforms.
Since its inception, the DOA has been working
towards the welfare of the profession across the
Delhi NCT through multiple initiatives. In addition
to its regular and annual meetings, activities have
included more than 20 seminars, workshops,
continuing education programmes and conferences.
Strengthening its relationships with government
authorities, international and national bodies,
and participating in WCO and APCO educational
programmes are also high on its agenda.

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