Orbis International Board Vice Chair Diana Wheeler visited the Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS) on Saturday and held a meeting with its leadership team.
The two sides explored avenues for strengthening collaboration between Orbis International and BCPS for advancing the skills and expertise of ophthalmic professionals in Bangladesh.
They expressed optimism that strengthened collaboration would further contribute to reducing avoidable blindness and improving vision care services nationwide.
BCPS Secretary Professor Abul Bashar Md Jamal and Director (Administration) Prof Mohammad Aminul Islam represented their college at the meeting.
Diana Wheeler enquired about the range of services and academic programmes that BCPS offered to eye care professionals and commended the college for its dedication to professionalism and contribution towards educating the ophthalmologists of Bangladesh.
She said Orbis International would continue to support initiatives that build sustainable eye care systems and expand access to quality services.
Orbis collaborates with BCPS to advance surgical training through the implementation of Modular Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS). The collaboration includes the integration of step-by-step Cybersight course alongside Fundamental VR simulation, enabling ophthalmologists to refine their skills through structured, technology-driven learning approaches.
The use of accredited training programmes and advanced simulation technologies is empowering eye care professionals to deliver high-quality services, ultimately improving access to safe and effective eye care for communities across Bangladesh.
Orbis International Bangladesh Country Director Dr Munir Ahmed also spoke at the meeting, among others. BCPS faculty members and other Orbis International officials were present at the meeting.
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