Vision & Mission

ASCO has been dedicated to its vision since 2006. Its key accomplishments include:

Enhancing optometry education standards: ASCO has worked towards improving the quality of optometry education by setting higher standards.
Publishing the ‘Common Minimum Optometry Curriculum’ (CMOC): ASCO took the initiative to establish the CMOC, providing a framework for a standardized curriculum across optometry programs.
Introducing the ‘INDIAN ENTRY LEVEL OPTOMETRY COMPETENCY SKILL’ STANDARD (IELOCS): ASCO developed the IELOCS, a benchmark for assessing the competence of entry-level optometrists in India.
Offering Fellowships in various specialties: ASCO provides opportunities for optometry professionals to pursue specialized training and expertise through its Fellowship programs.
Organizing continuing education programs: ASCO conducts programs to ensure ongoing professional development for both students and faculty members in the field of optometry.
Representing the interests of Optometry Schools and Colleges: ASCO advocates for the needs and interests of optometry schools and colleges, including curriculum standardization and establishing minimum educational standards.
Producing well-qualified optometrists: ASCO strives to produce highly skilled and competent optometrists who are ready to serve the public effectively.

These achievements demonstrate ASCO’s commitment to advancing optometry education and preparing optometrists to meet the needs of the profession and the community.

Our Mission

To create awareness of Optometry as an independent eye and health care profession in India.
To assist educational institutions to enhance the standard of Optometry education in India.
To provide continuing education for capacity building of educators and practitioners and organize conferences, seminars on Optometry and related topics.
To co-operate and affiliate with allied associations in India and abroad to achieve the common goal of betterment of Optometry in India.
Liaison with the Indian Government in standardizing curriculum, laying the standards for optometry colleges and standards of practice at different levels of Optometry.

Our Vision

To standardize optometry education in India and bring it to international standards.
To serve as a catalyst for excellence in teaching, facilitating innovative research and promoting evidence-based teaching.
To see Optometry as a regulated and legislated profession in India.

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