SEGi University’s “Gift of Sight” (GOS) programme is changing lives with its latest success—screening 570 underserved students over three days and providing 375 students with free spectacles. Aimed at ensuring children have the clear vision needed for academic success, this initiative, in collaboration with the Mah Sing Foundation and Rotary Club of USJ, demonstrates the...

We’re proud to see SEGi University lecturer Fakhruddin Shamsheer Barodawala sharing his expertise on eye health and the future of contact lenses in The Health newspaper! In today’s fast-paced, screen-heavy world, taking care of our vision has never been more important. Learn how innovative advancements in contact lenses are helping to combat modern eye issues...

On 21 September 2024, SEGi University’s Bachelor of Optometry students organised a meaningful coastal clean-up event, titled Seas the Day!, at Pantai Tanjung Harapan, Klang. The initiative, part of the International Coastal Cleanup 2024 by Reef Check, was a huge success, reflecting SEGi’s commitment to environmental sustainability. This effort supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals...

In a significant event for eye health awareness, SEGi University’s Faculty of Optometry & Vision Sciences made a notable impact at the North Court of IOI Mall Puchong. Azam NH Azmi, a senior lecturer from the faculty, was invited by Focus Point, Malaysia’s largest optical chain store, to deliver a public lecture on 27 July...

Fakhruddin Shamsheer Barodawala, a lecturer at SEGi University’s Faculty of Optometry and Vision Sciences, recently showcased SEGi’s commitment to quality education and global partnerships. He was invited by the prestigious L V Prasad Eye Institute in Hyderabad, India, to participate in the 60th Indian Contact Lens Education Programme (ICLEP) from 12 to 14 July 2024....

SEGi University is proud to announce that Fakhruddin Shamsheer Barodawala, a distinguished lecturer from the Faculty of Optometry and Vision Sciences, recently participated as an invited speaker at Alcon Laboratories (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s regional training event. This prestigious event for Eye Care Professionals across Malaysia featured Fakhruddin’s insightful talk on fitting toric soft contact lenses....

Semester 6 students from the Faculty of Optometry and Vision Sciences at SEGi University, led by the esteemed Chief of Low Vision Clinic, Indira Madhavan, visited St Nicholas’ Home, Penang, on 26 April 2024. This visit, integral to their low vision curriculum, aimed to provide firsthand experience and understanding of the challenges and rehabilitation methods...

In an inspiring collaboration, SEGi University has partnered with the Rotary Club of USJ and Mah Sing Foundation to launch the “Gift of Sight 2024” initiative, reinforcing its commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. The initiative began with...

On Saturday, 2 March 2024, final year students and staff from the Faculty of Optometry and Vision Sciences at SEGi University provided essential vision care services during a Medical Camp at the Children’s Training Centre. Organised by the Rotary Club of Bukit Kiara Sunrise, the event saw the SEGi team screening 172 participants for vision...

Mr. Fakhrudin Shamsheer Barodawala, a distinguished lecturer from the Faculty of Optometry and Vision Sciences at SEGi University, played a pivotal role as a facilitator in a workshop on Scleral Lenses. This insightful workshop, conducted in collaboration with Dr. Daddi Fadel, a Clinical Scientist at the Center for Ocular Research and Education (CORE), University of...