Optometrists are independent primary eye care providers who examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures; as well as diagnose related systemic conditions.
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Thursday, 8 October 2026
Every story counts. Make a pledge, advocate, execute — a week of advocacy, media and outreach across Lagos, ending with a thanksgiving outing.
Flag off of WSD 2026 and the WSD pledge challenge.
Advocacy at all levels, especially state houses of assembly. Secure pledges.
Media awareness campaigns — television and radio.
Joint programme with the state eye health committee: the walk for sight.
Jumat prayer. Advocacy continues.
Fundraising activity, and hangouts of the state executive and members.
Thanksgiving outing in a church.
Affiliate bodies the chapter works through, nationally and internationally.
The Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA), founded in 1968, is the prime umbrella association representing over 4000 Doctors of Optometry across the 36 States of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja; as well as other Optometric interest groups in Nigeria. NOA is an affiliate member of the African Council of Optometry (AFCO) and the World Council of Optometry (WCO). NOA is the umbrella body for all members (Optometrists) and affiliate bodies - Association of Optometrists in Public Health Centres in Nigeria (AOPHCN); The Women Optometrists in Nigeria (WON); The Family of Optometric Mentors (FOM); Guild of Optometric Directors of Nigerian (GOODON). NOA Lagos is a State Chapter comprising of members living/practicing in Lagos State. NOA Lagos plays a pivotal role in the affairs of Optometry in Nigeria. Presently, the State Chapter has 4 zones - Ikeja Zone, Alimosho Zone, Festac Zone, and Island Zone.
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World Sight Day falls on Thursday 8 October, and this year the chapter is marking it in the streets rather than in a hall. Optometrists from the Lagos State Chapter will walk with…
Read the article: World Sight Day 2026: rally walks and free screenings across Lagos
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General meetings, the Continuing Education Series, zonal meetings and public screenings around World Sight Day and World Glaucoma Week.
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