Strategic Directives
Unifying the Purpose of African Optometry
Our Mission
To provide a unified continental platform for the advancement of optometry through robust clinical education, legislative advocacy, and the promotion of ethical practice, ensuring every African citizen has access to standardized, high-quality eye care.
Our Vision
To be the definitive catalyst for the eradication of preventable blindness across Africa, where the optometric profession is fully integrated into the public health framework of every member nation.
Core Objectives
Standardize Clinical Education
Establishing a continental curriculum and continuing professional development (CPD) framework to ensure clinical competency across all member nations.
Legislative Advocacy
Collaborating with national governments to recognize and regulate optometry as a primary healthcare profession within their respective legal systems.
Public Health Integration
Integrating optometric services into the primary healthcare delivery models of African countries to combat the rising burden of uncorrected refractive errors.
Continental Research
Promoting African-led vision science research through the AFSCOPE Journal to address clinical challenges specific to the African population.
Global Representation
Serving as the authoritative voice of African optometry within the World Council of Optometry (WCO) and other international eye health agencies.
Sustainable Practice
Supporting member nations in developing sustainable business and practice models for optometrists in both urban and rural communities.