Women Optometrists in Nigeria (WON) is an official umbrella body for female Doctors of Optometry in Nigeria, founded in 1998 to provide eye care to undeserved communities, empower members, and advocate for professional development. The organization focuses on grassroots initiatives like free vision screenings and eyeglasses, especially for women, children, and the underprivileged. WON operates through various chapters across the country and is committed to expanding its members’ roles in eye health through continuous education and community outreach.
About Women Optometrists in Nigeria (WON)
Mission: To provide accessible eye care to grassroots communities, especially women and children, and to support the personal and professional development of its members.
Activities:
Organize free vision screenings and distribute eyeglasses and medications during outreach programs.
Provide professional and continuous education to members.
Advocate for quality eye care and professional growth for women optometrists.
Conduct eye care initiatives in collaboration with other organizations and government bodies.
Structure: WON has a national leadership and various state-level chapters, such as the Edo State Chapter, to carry out its mission across Nigeria.
Impact and goals
Community impact: WON’s work directly benefits communities by providing essential eye care services that might otherwise be inaccessible. The organization’s efforts are critical in reducing preventable blindness and improving the quality of life for many Nigerians.
Professional development: By providing a platform for networking and continuing education, WON helps to advance the skills and expertise of its members, allowing them to better serve the nation’s eye health needs.
Advocacy: The organization advocates for issues like the provision of multi focal lenses in community outreach programs to address the growing challenge of myopia.
HERE ARE THE LIST OF THE EXECUTIVES
DR. UWAMARIN OGBEBOR: CHAIRPERSON
DR. EVBUSOGIE OSAZUWA: SECRETARY
DR. AMEN ABURIME: PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Dr Ogbebor Linda Uwamarin chairperson (women Optometrists in Nigeria Edo State Chapter)
Dr Iyamu Joy (vice)
Dr Evbusogie Osazuwa (secretary)
Dr Amen Aburime (PRO)
Dr Hycient Favour (Finsec)
Dr Amenaghawon Esther (Treasurer)