Optometry Department

Past Events

Off- Campus Practical at Natural History 2.Museum, Mizoram University

On 21st October 2025, the 5th semester B.Optometry students visited the Natural History Museum at Mizoram University as part of their Environmental Studies practical. Dr. Lalrotluanga, the museum curator, conducted a briefing
  • 21-10-2025

On 21st October 2025, the 5th semester B.Optometry students visited the Natural History Museum, Mizoram University as part of their Environmental Studies practical syllabus.The group departed at 9:30 AM and reached the museum at around 11:00 ...

Celebration of World Sight Day 2025

On 9th October, the Department of Optometry observed World Sight Day. Dr. Zairempuii, Consultant Optometrist, was invited as the guest speaker. She spoke about the importance of eye health and the significance of World Sight
  • 09-10-2025

On 9th October, the Department of Optometry observed World Sight Day to raise awareness about the importance of eye health and vision care.On this occasion, we had the honor of inviting Dr. Zairempuii, Consultant ...

Soft Skill for Health Care Profession(Optometry)

In the field of optometry, possessing strong clinical knowledge and technical expertise is essential—but equally important are soft skills, which shape how we communicate, empathize, and interact with patients and colleagues.
  • 06-10-2025

 In optometry, technical knowledge is essential, but soft skills are equally important for providing effective, compassionate care. Good communication helps explain conditions clearly and build trust with patients. Empathy allows optometrists to connect with patients ...

Comprehensive Exposure and International Conference Report: EIVOC 2025 & Institutional Visits

Students and faculty from the Department of Optometry attended the EIVOC Conference 2025 in Chennai, featuring key sessions and competitions. They also visited top eye care institutions and industry facilities, gaining hands-
  • 31-08-2025

Students and faculty from the Department of Optometry had the privilege of attending the EIVOC Conference 2025 in Chennai, which brought together professionals from around the world. The conference featured sessions on women in optometry, global ...

Eye Donation Fortnight Closing Ceremony

The Department of Optometry, RIPANS, concluded the Eye Donation Fortnight with a closing ceremony on 9th September 2025, featuring an e-poster competition. Dr. Laura Biakthuangi, HoD, delivered a speech on eye donation and in
  • 09-09-2025

The Department of Optometry, RIPANS, successfully concluded Eye Donation Fortnight on 9th September 2025. An e-poster competition was held for students, and Dr. Laura Biakthuangi, HoD, delivered a speech on eye donation awareness and inaugurated the ...

Career Counselling Seminar in Optometry on 4th September 2025

An online Career Counselling Seminar in Optometry was held on 4th September 2025 for the 1st and 3rd semester students.
  • 04-09-2025

An online Career Counselling Seminar in Optometry was held on 4th September 2025 for the 1st and 3rd semester students. The seminar was convened by Mrs. Amy Lalnunsiami.. Dr. Gaurav Bharadwaj, Head of Department, Amity ...

Eye Donation Fortnight Observed by Department of Optometry

The Department of Optometry conducted an awareness program on 29th August 2025 as part of Eye Donation Fortnight. The event aimed to promote awareness about the importance of eye donation and encourage public participation. A
  • 29-08-2025

The Department of Optometry observed Eye Donation Fortnight on 29th August 2025 by organizing an awareness program to highlight the importance of eye donation. The event included informative sessions and student participation activities.

SCHOOL EYE CAMP

A School Eye Camp was conducted by the Department of Optometry, RIPANS at Ferrando School, Lungbial on 14th August 2025, providing screening, refraction, and necessary referrals for students.
  • 14-08-2025

On 14th August 2025, the Department of Optometry, RIPANS conducted a School Eye Camp at Ferrando School, Lungbial. Students underwent visual acuity testing, refraction, and ocular health evaluation, with necessary advice, referrals, and spectacle prescriptions provided. ...

Online Seminar: Mastering Retinoscopy – A Student’s Journey By Prof. Ramchandra V. Shet, HOD, A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore, India

An online seminar titled "Mastering Retinoscopy – A Student’s Journey" was conducted by Prof. Ramchandra V. Shet, HOD, A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore. The session covered key retinoscopy techn
  • 08-08-2025

An online seminar titled "Mastering Retinoscopy – A Student’s Journey" was delivered by Prof. Ramchandra V. Shet, HOD, A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangalore.The session focused on a comprehensive overview ...

Intra-Departmental Faculty Seminar – Department of Optometry

Dr. Mousumi Saikia, Associate Professor, presents a seminar on “Clinical Aspects of Prescribing Prism”. The session covers its clinical use in binocular vision anomalies. An interactive discussion follows. The seminar enhance
  • 01-08-2025

An intra-departmental seminar was conducted by the Department of Optometry, RIPANS on the topic “Clinical Aspects of Prescribing Prism”. The session was presented by Dr. Mousumi Saikia, Associate Professor, Department of Optometry, and was attended ...

Guiding Optometry Careers: A Seminar on Self-Assessment, Goal Setting, and Professional Growth

The Department of Optometry conducted a virtual Career Counseling seminar with Dr. Lalbiakmawi Ngente, CEO of LB Associates, Aizawl, as the speaker. She highlighted self-assessment, goal setting, skill development, mentorship
  • 25-07-2025

The Department of Optometry organized a virtual seminar on Career Counseling, featuring Dr. Lalbiakmawi Ngente CEO LB Associates , Aizawl as the speaker. The session focused on self-assessment, goal setting, skill development, and exploring career specializations ...

Environmental Science Study Tour to Ebenezer Hospital, Chawnpui Veng, Aizawl, Mizoram by 5th Semester Students on 23rd July 2025

Students visited Ebenezer Medical Center to gain practical knowledge of biomedical waste management, including waste segregation, color coding, and disinfection methods like autoclaving and shredding. The visit enhanced their
  • 23-07-2025

An insightful visit to Ebenezer Medical Center offered students a valuable opportunity to explore the biomedical waste management system in a real-world healthcare setting. They learned about hospital waste segregation techniques, the color-coding protocol for ...

Director meet staff of Optometry

Director called for a staff meeting regarding learning and teaching development.
  • 15-07-2025

The director started with greeting. Some of the Objectives of the meeting are:1. LMS and understanding of LMS objectives2. Procurement3. Academic Calendar4. Website Update5. e-office5. Suggestion of supplementary exam6. Research Policy inline with NAAC ...

Personality Development Course

2-Day PD Course was conducted for the students of 2022 Batch.
  • 15-05-2025

2-Day PD Course was organised for the students of 2022 Batch, who will be leaving for their internship after 6th Semester examination. Four Sessions on very relevant and important topics were conducted.  Day -1 Topics: 1> Personal ...

National Science Day Celebration- 2025

National Science Day Celebration- 2025.
  • 27-02-2025

National Science Day Celebration- 2025. National Science Day was celebrated by RIPANS Department wise. A short time of about 30 minutes was dedicated for the occasion and Mr. Raktim Das was the Speaker for the department of ...

Occupational Field trip to Thenzawl, Mizoram

Department of Optometry, 6th Semester, Batch of 2022, Occupational Field trip to Thenzawl.
  • 11-04-2025

The 6th Semester Students of optometry went for occupational Field trip to Thenzawl on 11th-12th April, 2025They conducted eye camp, visited hand loom industries and stone query for occupational Optometry awareness and spreading awareness ...

World optometry Day, 2025 & Swachhata Pakhwada, 2025 Free Eye Camp

Department of Optometry, RIPANS in observation of World optometry Day, 2025 & Swachhata Pakhwada, 2025 conducted Free Eye Camp
  • 15-04-2025

Department of Optometry, RIPANS in observation of World optometry Day, 2025 & Swachhata Pakhwada, 2025 conducted Free Eye Camp, Full Eye Check Up for all RIPANS Staff and Screening Test fir RIPANS Students on 15th April, 2025 (11:00am-3:00...

Observation of International Women's Day, 2025

International Women's Day was observed by RIPANS on the 10th March, 2025
  • 10-03-2025

International Women's Day was observed by RIPANS as an Institute on the 10th March, 2025. A five minutes Video talk on Women's Day Theme by Dr. R.Lalduhawmi, event organizer was played for the students in ...

Special Lectures by Eminent Speakers

Special Lectures by Eminent Speaker on the topics relating Human Ethics,Placements,Career guidance, Entrepreneurship, Innovations in Optometry
  • 04-02-2025

As part of the academic calendar, Special Lectures by Eminent Speaker on the topics relating Human   the Ethics,Placements,Career guidance, Entrepreneurship, Innovations in Optometry was conducted online for the 2nd and 3rd year ...

Eyecamp

Eyecamp at Hermon Children's Home
  • 10-02-2025

The Department organized an Eyecamp for the children and the staff at Hermon Children's Home on the 10th February, 2025. The 3rd year students and 8 staff went for the camp.Children with refractive errors, 14 spectacles were ...

Induction Program for 1st Semester Students, B.Optometry

Induction program for 1st Semester students on 08.08.2024 at 11:30 AM, Lecture Hall - I.
  • 08-08-2024

  HoD, Dr. R. Lalduhawmi along with the other faculty of optometry visited the Lecture hall- I.  HoD Ma'am welcomed all the students to the department  and also  introduced all the faculty present to the students ...

EVS Field Trip

  • 23-07-2024

The Students of 5th Semester , Batch of 2022 had one day EVS  field trip to Ebenezer  Medical Centre  

1NECLEP 2023

First North East Contact Lens Education Program
  • 24-03-2023

First North East Contact Lens Education Program 2023 was conducted on 24th & 25th March at Art & Culture Auditorium, Berawtlang.Day 1- 24th March 2023Dr. Ch. Sarakham Aimol, Optometrist, Dept. of Optometry, RIPANS hosted the program on ...

INTRA-DEPARTMENT POSTER COMPETITION

A poster competition was also organised for the students of RIPANS with the theme “Loving your eyes during pandemic” and the winners are
  • 23-03-2022

INTRA-DEPARTMENT POSTER COMPETITION A poster competition was also organised for the students of RIPANS with the theme “Loving your eyes during pandemic” and the winners are First PrizeTeam Vision: David Lalhmudika, Ruby Darnei, ...

E-POSTER COMPETITION

For the first time, the Department of Optometry organised an E-poster competition with the theme ‘Amblyopia Awareness’ as a part of observation of World Optometry Day 2022 for Optometry College students of North East India. S
  • 23-03-2022

E-POSTER COMPETITION  For the first time, the Department of Optometry organised an E-poster competition with the theme ‘Amblyopia Awareness’ as a part of observation of World Optometry Day 2022 for Optometry College students of North ...

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