Mission Statements

  • To promote the science and art of Ophthalmology among all people and nations of the region.
  • To promote prevention of blindness activities and restoration of sight through teaching, research, service and any other way deemed appropriate by Council.
  • To foster co-operation between Ophthalmological Societies in different countries and to collaborate with other International or Regional organisations with similar aims.
  • To organise and hold regional congresses or other conferences and such other educational and scientific activities including research.
  • To prepare and publish scientific papers, journals and other publications.
  • To raise funds and obtain financial assistance through donations, sponsorships or otherwise for the attainment of any or all of the objectives.
  • To do all such other things incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objectives or any of them.