3rd Opticianry Symposium News

3rd Opticianry Symposium News The "3rd Opticianry Symposium," organized by the Opticianry Program of Ankara Medipol University Vocational School of Health Services on 11.05.2026, was hosted by the Ankara Chamber of Commerce (ATO) and drew a large audience. Coordinated by Lect. Tuğba Çevik and Lect. Muammer Çevik, the symposium brought together academics, industry representatives, students and companies operating in the optical field, serving as an important scientific and professional gathering where current developments in opticianry were discussed. The symposium addressed the current state of the opticianry profession, technological advances in eye health, optical applications, vocational training processes and the future of the sector. Throughout the program, leading experts shared their knowledge and experience with participants. The speakers at the symposium included Halil İbrahim Yılmaz, Vice President of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce; Assist. Prof. Korhan Özturan, Director of the Vocational School of Health Services at Ankara Medipol University; Recep Hirik, Secretary General of the Turkish Eyewear Manufacturers Association and Board Member of Erzirve Optik; Emre Doğan from ZEISS Türkiye; Gökhan Karabasmaz from Johnson & Johnson; Zeynep Var, Founder of the Root & Steel brand; Dr. Yeşim Gedik Oğuz from the GATA Department of Ophthalmology; Hüseyin Fazıl İkizoğlu from Mercan Optik; Erdal Özkavlak from Beta (Novax); Emre Yeşilbağ from Hoya Vision Türkiye; Ramazan Özer, President of the Ankara Chamber of Opticians; Dr. Özgür Özünlü from Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University; Assist. Prof. Havva Sibel Kurt from Lokman Hekim University; and Lect. Tuğba Çevik from Ankara Medipol University. During the event, students had the opportunity to engage one-on-one with industry professionals, explore new technologies up close and gain professional experience. The symposium also contributed to strengthening university-industry collaboration. The program was attended by academics from various universities, opticianry program students, industry representatives and invited guests. Academics and students from Yüksek İhtisas University, Lokman Hekim University and Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University also took part in the symposium.

1. The Opticianry Symposium was held as a significant event that helped strengthen collaboration between academia and industry, supported students' professional development and provided a platform for sharing current approaches in the field of opticianry.