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Our Mission

The mission of the Ophthalmological Society of the West Indies OSWI) is to prevent and eradicate blindness in the region by fostering lifelong ophthalmic education and research with the use of cutting edge technology and cultural exchange amongst ophthalmologists in the Caribbean.

OSWI plays a pivotal role in vision health for all Caribbean citizens by improving eye care standards through the work of its Board of Directors, Committees and Partners, as well as working alongside national and international ophthalmological and eye care organizations.

Vision Statement

The Ophthalmological Society of the West Indies (OSWI) will be a force in education and research of eye and vision disorders, and in the practice of Ophthalmology in the countries of the region. We will promote the highest standards of ophthalmic care for patients. OSWI will ensure ethical practices and be responsive to its members and members of the communities, industry and governments of the region. We will share information with them with regards to ophthalmic disease and the international standard for eye care and eye wear and make recommendations for resource allocation.

Member Associations And Countries

Aims & Objectives

Promote and improve

The ethics and practice of Ophthalmology in the West Indies

Circulate

Information on eye care to its members and members of the medical profession and the public.

Arrange

Medical meetings, discussions, etc. to improve the
knowledge of its members

Act

As an umbrella organization for Ophthalmological Societies in the region

Collaborate

With Governmental and Non-governmental organizations working to improve Ophthalmologic care in the region

Develop

Ties with extra regional Ophthalmologic Societies and Associations in the furtherance of its cause and to their mutual benefit.