Brien Holden Vision Institute

The Brien Holden Vision Institute (pronunciation: Brien as in Brian, Holden as in hold-en) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to eye care and vision science. The institute is named after its founder, Brien Holden, a renowned vision scientist and humanitarian.

Etymology

The Brien Holden Vision Institute is named after its founder, Professor Brien Holden. Holden was a prominent figure in the field of optometry and vision science, and his work has had a significant impact on eye care worldwide.

History

The Brien Holden Vision Institute was established in 1998 in Sydney, Australia. It was founded by Professor Brien Holden, who was a pioneer in the field of vision science and optometry. The institute was created with the aim of advancing eye care and vision science through research, education, and public health efforts.

Work

The Brien Holden Vision Institute conducts research in various areas of vision science, including myopia, presbyopia, and contact lenses. The institute also provides education and training for eye care professionals, and it works to improve access to eye care in underserved communities around the world.

Related Terms

Optometry: The practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses.
Myopia: A condition of the eye where the light that comes in does not directly focus on the retina but in front of it, causing the image that one sees when looking at a distant object to be out of focus, but in focus when looking at a close object.
Presbyopia: A condition associated with aging in which the eye exhibits a progressively diminished ability to focus on near objects.
Contact lenses: Thin lenses placed directly on the surface of the eye to correct vision.

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