Celebrating 10 Years of OPTOGRAPHY: A Journey of Vision, Growth & Inspiration

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As OPTOGRAPHY completes a decade of dedicated service to the optometry community, the platform proudly reflects on Ten years of learning, leadership, creativity and meaningful impact. What started in 1st December, 2015 as a small, passionate study group has evolved into one of the most influential optometry platforms, connecting students and professionals across nations with one shared purpose—to uplift the profession through knowledge and awareness.

For ten remarkable years, OPTOGRAPHY has stood as a beacon of educational excellence. With a commitment to providing high-quality academic resources, clinical discussions, research guidance and creative learning formats, the platform has empowered thousands of aspiring optometrists.

Its initiatives, ranging from scholarly articles to digital awareness campaigns, have nurtured a culture of curiosity, professionalism and community responsibility.

We gathered with the Optography Family to celebrate this special 10-year milestone, sharing smiles, meaningful conversations and a strong sense of unity that reflects the heart of our community.

With this cake-cutting, we mark 10 incredible years of Optography—ten years of learning, inspiring and growing together.

The ceremony created a warm and celebratory atmosphere, reinforcing the unity and shared vision that continue to drive Optography forward.

From Kolkata to the world, OPTOGRAPHY now reaches optometry enthusiasts in over 16 countries. The collective participation of members, mentors and contributors has helped OPTOGRAPHY grow into a truly international optometric movement.

Over the decade, OPTOGRAPHY has continuously introduced opportunities for learning through:

  • Annual symposiums showcasing case studies and academic sessions 
  • 1000+ optometry blogs published on the official website WWW.OPTOGRAPHY.ORG
  • Optometry Research initiatives by a dedicated team
  • Digital lectures and awareness videos via its YouTube channel
  • Webinars, competitions, and discussions with industry experts
  • Passionate Family who’re dynamic and dedicated in all aspects

These initiatives have strengthened the platform’s role as a reliable academic resource for both students and practitioners.

OPTOGRAPHY has been a proud advocate of public eye health, actively participating in major global observances such as:

  • World Sight Day
  • World Optometry Day

Through creative posters, social messages, live sessions and campaigns, the platform has helped spread awareness on key eye conditions and the importance of regular eye check-ups.

What truly defines OPTOGRAPHY is its people—young, enthusiastic optometrists , Future Optometrists and mentors who believe in learning and growing together. The platform’s collaborative culture has created lifelong connections, encouraged leadership and opened doors for academic and professional development.

A message from the Founder & CEO Md. Zakaria Midya “Ten years of Optography is not just a celebration—it is a promise to continue serving, innovating and inspiring the world of eye care. Optography’s strength has always been its people. This journey belongs to every optometrist, student, mentor and supporter who believed in our purpose.”

                        

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