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“This act will give a big boost to our profession in terms of standardization of Optometry education and practice. It is inclusive in nature. We all need to work cohesively to get the best fruit out of the bill. Cheers! Many more to achieve in the long run.” JAYANTA BHATTACHARJEE, PRINCIPAL COORDINATOR: KOLKATA VISION RESEARCH CENTRE. ASST. PROF- VIDYASAGAR COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE. BOARD MEMBER OCI. ________________________ “Great news in the World Optometry Week!! Since I completed my Diploma in Optometry in 1996, the one question that kept haunting me was- when will optometry get recognised? After 25 years of waiting, and tireless efforts of my seniors and colleagues finally here we are. Happy to see this happen in my lifetime. Congratulations to my fellow Optometrists and other health care professionals. The foundation has been laid, now its up to us to build a strong monument!” NILESH THITE, IACLE, EXECUTIVE MANAGER, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ________________________ “Recognition of Allied health care professionals was long overdue and in these trying times of Covid, the government and people have realised and even appreciated the contribution such professionals. The passing of this bill is an important milestone in our long-haul battle for recognition and regulation. But as they say - "Long journeys begin with a single step", this is like laying the foundation for a brighter tomorrow. Thank you MOHFW for this landmark bill. “ OPTOM. YESHWANT SAOJI, M OPTOM., FLVPEI., FIACLE, CONSULTANT OPTOMETRIST AND EDUCATOR, SAOJI VISION CARE ________________________ “NCAHP bill is the seed, that with good nurturing, will grow into a health care tree and will bear the fruits of a mature eye-care system having widened outreach to remotest area and ability to serve the masses pan India.” OPTOM RAJESH WADHWA, (OPTOMETRIST, NEW DELHI,INDIA) (WADHWA OPTIKOS) M.OPTOM.,B.OPHTH.TECH HONS. (AIIMS), B.SC.HONS. (DU); LEGUM BACCALAUREUS, PG DIP. IN MANAGEMENT ________________________ (Disclaimer: The content and opinions shared in the article are those of the author and VisionPlusMag.com does not claim responsibility for this information.) “A long-waited bill to regulate, regularise and recognize 56 Allied and Healthcare professions in India, including Optometry, is a Milestone that will transform Indian Healthcare towards achieving ambitious target of Universal Health Coverage in a fast forward mode" DR. R. KRISHNA KUMAR, FREELANCE OPTOMETRIST & EDUCATIONALIST, CHENNAI, FORMER PRINCIPAL, ELITE SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY, CHENNAI ________________________ “Finally we are able to freely practiced our specialty, Primary Eye Care without constantly looking over our shoulders. For those of us whose first love is Clinical Care, this bill gives us the much required pedestal in doing our humble yet important work with our heads held high, contributing to the overall elimination of avoidable blindness in India and globally. “ OPTOM ANTON DECRUSE WAANBAH, PRACTITIONER, EDUCATOR, SHILLONG, MEGHALAYA Lakshmi Shinde, CEO, OCI, Director Global Education, IACLE TESTIMONIALS 62 VISION PLUS INDIA EDITION