Together towards the best vision care in the world
Finnish Association of Vision and Eyecare represents optometrists, ophthalmologists and ophthalmic laboratories, manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and personal and educational organisations serving the industry. Our aim is to ensure that quality vision products and eye care services are available to all Finns in an equitable and cost-effective manner.
Press releases & news
First clinical guidelines for optometrists are published – Aiming to ensure better quality and consistency in vision testing
The Ethical Council of Optometry (OEN in Finland) has published the first two clinical guidelines for optometrists: cataract and anamnesis. The aim…
World Sight Day 2024: taking care of children’s vision
World Sight Day is celebrated on 10 October. This year, the theme focuses on children’s vision. Good eye health is…
“The government is on the right track, but the position of people suffering from eye diseases is in danger of deteriorating” – NÄE ry fears an influx of healthy-eyed people to overcrowd ophthalmologists
NÄE ry, a non-profit organisation promoting eye health, is concerned about the impact of today’s government decision to increase the…
Finnish consumers’ spending on vision-related products is growing – especially in Northern and Eastern Finland and among older age groups
A recent survey reveals that Finnish consumers have become more price-sensitive but are still willing to invest more in vision-related…
Study: 14% of Finns suffer from an eye disease – Strong support from citizens for shortening treatment queues through cooperation between the private and public sectors
An ETU (Federation of Finnish Special Commodity Trade) health care sector study reveals that 14% of Finns suffer from an…
Metropolia’s degree in optometry receives international accreditation
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is the first internationally accredited optometry education provider in Finland. In connection with the accreditation…
EAOO Helsinki 2024 supported by industry leaders
The 15th annual conference of the European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO) will be held in the happiest country…
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NÄE represents responsible optometrists in Finland
