Beginnings
Founded on 12/04/1428 AH, it is a scientific society in the field of optometry and vision sciences. The Saudi Optometric Society is under the umbrella of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (Decision No. 8/A/28). Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince, may God preserve them, the Society’s vision is to promote the provision of quality eye and vision care to the community through the practice of optometry and the provision of continuing education and training services for eye care professionals. The vision is to be a leader in the field of health and social work and a distinguished center for education, training, health education, and scientific research in the field of optometry.
General Objectives
Administrative efficiency in the management of the Society and the management of health volunteers.
Diversity of programs, activities, and group communication.
Sustainability of the Society’s financial revenues.
Expansion and dissemination throughout the Kingdom.
Provide continuous development activities for specialists.
General Strategies
Improve the performance of the Society’s employees.
Achieving quality in the Society’s administrative work.
Exploring volunteer opportunities that align with Vision 2030.
Effective implementation of administrative plans, systems, and regulations.
Form a working team with strong strategic and analytical capabilities.
Invest the energies of volunteers and organize their contributions to achieve the association’s goals.
Launching the association’s operational plan and establishing a committee to monitor it.
Highlighting the association’s work and activities and enhancing its positive image.
Holding media events and activities.
Utilizing visual, audio, and print media.
Enhancing social media presence.
Implementing community awareness activities in partnership with other entities.
Organizing workshops, conferences, and programs in the association’s core areas of expertise.
Securing the association’s administrative operating expenses.
Achieving a 20% financial growth rate in the association’s revenues.
Benefiting from government and donor institutions regarding financial stability.
Developing marketing mechanisms to increase financial resources.
Utilizing technology to disseminate and market the association’s projects.
Developing a marketing plan to develop financial resources.
Professional Development Committee Strategy
Holding a periodic international scientific conference highlighting the Kingdom’s role in the field of optics and eye health.
Diversifying scientific days across the Kingdom, both in person and remotely.
Evaluating the committee’s work to ensure its continued operation and the fulfillment of at least 80% of requirements.
Health Education Committee Strategy
Identifying scientific days related to the field and intensifying educational activities in partnership with private sector entities for celebrations.
Continuing to organize events and distribute them across the Kingdom by forming partnerships with various sectors and ensuring their implementation through continuous evaluation.
Continuous evaluation of at least 80% of the previously scheduled schedule.
Media Committee Strategy
Highlighting the important role of the optician and their role within the medical team in all available media outlets and ensuring a presence on the association’s social media accounts.
Developing the website, communicating with specialists, and facilitating their access to the association.
Establishing partnerships with visual and print media outlets to further highlight the specialty.
Scientific Committee Strategy
Continuing to support specialists in the field of research in partnership with relevant entities and contributing to improving the efficiency of training courses and workshops.
Work Conferences select the best experiences to present to them, as well as attracting local and international cadres based on their qualifications to deliver quality lectures to advance the specialty.