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Fakhruddin Shamsheer Barodawala, a lecturer at the Faculty of Optometry and Vision Sciences (FOVS) at SEGi University, has recently been honoured with membership from the Gas Permeable Lens Institute (GPLI). This recognition is a testament to his commitment to advancing knowledge and expertise in the field of optometry.  The GPLI is a distinguished organisation dedicated...
The term “optometry” derives from the Greek words “Opsis” and “Metron,” with “Opsis” signifying “view” and “metron” translating to “measure.” In essence, optometry pertains to the measurement of vision. According to the World Council of Optometry (WCO), “Optometry is a healthcare profession that is autonomous, educated, and regulated (licensed/registered), and optometrists are the primary healthcare...
​About 20 students from the Faculty of Optometry, SEGi University Kota Damansara volunteered at the National Eye Health Awareness (NEHA) campaign, held on 7th September 2019, at Kuala Selangor. The students assisted in providing free eye examination to the public at Kampung Pasir Tuntong in an effort to raise awareness on the importance of having...
Our Optometry students at SEGi University can now experience the clinical, professional and business aspects of the Optometric Practice outside of the university environment, as SEGi formalised its collaboration with Mauritius’ Optometric practices with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 31st August 2019. ​ This MoU Signing was one of SEGi’s initiatives...

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