If you want to stay at the center of current scientific discussions, exchange experiences with colleagues from around the world and implement modern approaches in your clinical practice - join the Optometry Challenge 2025: Be Straight conference!
đź“… Date: May 24-25, 2025
⏰ Time: from 10:00 to 18:00 daily (Kyiv time, GMT+3)
🌍 Format: online
📜 Certification: with BPR points (10–20)
đź’ł Participation fee:
until May 21, 2025
• 3500 UAH (regular registration)
• 3000 UAH (for graduates of the Shekhovtsov Academy of Optometry)
from May 21, 2025
• 4500 UAH (regular registration)
• 4000 UAH (for graduates of the Shekhovtsov Academy of Optometry)
The history of the Optometry Challenge conference began in 2020 - during the COVID-19 pandemic and strict lockdown, when offline events became impossible, and professional meetings existed only in the format of hope.
In these conditions, two independent projects were organized:
Optometry Challenge 2020 - a purely scientific conference
Optometry Brand 2020 - an event with an emphasis on communication between the profession and brands
These events were the first in Ukraine, where science was fundamentally separated from commercial influence, and the information provided to the audience was as unbiased, reliable and practically applicable as possible. This allowed participants to take a fresh look at optometry and vision science as a holistic system.
In 2021, the focus of the conference was on the problem of myopia: leading researchers, clinicians and educators discussed modern approaches to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this refractive anomaly.
The conference on binocular disorders and strabology, planned for 2022, did not take place due to the outbreak of a full-scale war in Ukraine, which suspended numerous initiatives.
In 2025, we are restoring the tradition of a conference that specialists in optometry and ophthalmology have been eagerly awaiting. It returns with a new theme, even deeper content and the same goal - to unite science, practice and the professional environment.
Conference materials and reports are accepted in three languages:
In order to ensure accessibility and international interaction, all reports must be translated into one of the main languages ​​of the conference. Translation is carried out in advance, in accordance with the requirements for submitting presentations.
Ukrainian will be used for localization of conference materials and interaction with the Ukrainian team of the organizing committee. The translation of the reports of English-speaking speakers will be carried out into Russian due to the participation of participants from other countries (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Georgia and others).
1. Participation of speakers is free of charge. None of the lecturers or speakers pay fees for participation in the conference
2. No remuneration is provided. In accordance with the principles of impartiality and academic independence, speakers do not receive fees or other forms of material compensation
3. Attendees pay a registration fee. The funds raised are used exclusively for organizational needs, including:
technical support for the broadcast
translation of reports
design of materials
registration of the event with the Ministry of Health
4. The cost of participation in 2025 is:
4500 UAH - standard cost of participation
4000 UAH - for graduates of the Academy (upon confirmation of status)
5. The amount of the contribution may vary depending on the date of registration and payment. We recommend registering in advance
Ophthalmologist, Pediatric Ophthalmologist. Founder of Dr. Shekhovtsov’s Optometry and the international online conference Optometry Challenge. Developer of a proprietary training course in optometry designed for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and staff of optical and ophthalmological clinics.
Optometrist, MSc. An optometrist based in Riga, Latvia, working at the Children’s Clinical University Hospital, Eye Diseases Clinic. Lecturer at the University of Latvia, Department of Optometry and Vision Science, where she teaches both bachelor’s and master’s level students. Her main professional interests include binocular vision and amblyopia. Kristine is the founder of Gameblyo, a mobile application developed to support amblyopia treatment. In 2024, she was named Optometrist of the Year by the Latvian Association of Optometrists and Opticians.
Pediatric Optometrist, Sports Vision Specialist. Holds a Master’s Degree in Optics and Optometry with a specialization in pediatric vision and sports vision. CEO of Visual Center TOT VISIO (Barcelona) and Vision Brain – BrainVT Products, where he develops innovative tools and solutions for vision training and neurovisual development.
Optometrist with a special interest in Behavioral Optometry and Vision Therapy. His clinical focus includes working with children experiencing vision-related learning difficulties, sports vision, dry eye management, and the broader field of behavioral and functional visual rehabilitation.
Ophthalmologist, Pediatric Ophthalmologist. Educator and trainer in basic clinical optometry.
Director of "Eye Health Institute" and "Zilfyan EyeCare Center", Professor, MBA Chief Ophthalmologist of Yerevan City
Primary Healthcare Professional, optometrist, specialty contact lens, proprietor.
BSc in Optometry, BSc in Orthoptics. Head of the Department of Orthoptics and Optometry. Completed clinical internships at the Military Hospital in Agadir and the University Hospital Souss-Massa. Active researcher in the fields of optometry and orthoptics, with a strong focus on clinical practice and visual rehabilitation.
Pediatric Ophthalmologist, MS, DNB, MNAMS, FAICO. Dr. Smita Kapoor specializes in pediatric ophthalmology, with key clinical interests in nystagmus, congenital and developmental cataracts, and childhood visual disorders.
Robert Lederman has been in private practice in Jerusalem, Israel, since graduating with honors from the City University (London), Department of Optometry and Visual Science in 1987. He became a member of the British College of Optometrists in 1989, and in 2001, he became the first optometrist in Israel to be awarded a Fellowship from the Optometric Vision Development and Rehabilitation Association (OVDRA). He currently serves as the President of the Israeli chapter of the OVDRA.
BSc., FCOptom, FCSO, FBOAF, FEASO, MBABO. Geoff Shayler is an optometrist with extensive international qualifications. His main professional interests include the identification and treatment of visual problems in children and adults that impact reading, learning, and structural stability (including fall risk).
Ophthalmologist, Pediatric Ophthalmologist, PhD. Board member of the Society of Optometrists of Ukraine and member of the Society of Ophthalmologists of Ukraine. Holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in the field of ophthalmology. Practices at OKTAR LLC Medical Centre (Poltava, Ukraine), which serves as a clinical base for the Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry of Postgraduate Education at the National Medical University of Kyiv. Recipient of the N.I. Pilman Award “For High Professional Achievements” in 2023.
Clinical Optometrist, BSc in Vision Sciences. Clinical Optometrist at the National Eye Center and Muslim Eye Care. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree (MS) in Low Vision and Rehabilitation. His professional focus includes low vision rehabilitation and advanced clinical optometry.
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