Instructor Ayhan Demircan Elected President of Turkish Opticians and Optometrists Association

Instructor Ayhan Demircan of Üsküdar University Health Services Vocational School (SHMYO) Opticianry Program has been elected as the new president of the Turkish Opticians and Optometrists Association (TOGB) following its Extraordinary General Assembly. The Association, which operates with the aim of protecting public health and professional ethical values, will draw strength from the academic guidance of Üsküdar University in the new period.

During the general assembly, the activities carried out by the association to date were discussed and unanimously approved by the delegates. 

The election was conducted with a single list prepared under the leadership of Instructor Ayhan Demircan and as a result of consultations with the chambers. The general assembly, which saw high participation, concluded with a section for wishes and suggestions, where colleagues shared their expectations and recommendations.

New era registered with the election 

As a result of the elections, the list led by Instructor Ayhan Demircan won the election by securing the majority of votes. 

The new period under the presidency of Instructor Ayhan Demircan, who leads academic studies within Üsküdar University and also pioneers sectoral developments, is expected to accelerate the Turkish Opticians and Optometrists Association's projects focused on professional discipline and public health.

About the Turkish Opticians and Optometrists Association:

The Turkish Opticians and Optometrists Association is a public institution with legal personality, established with the participation of opticians and optometrists practicing their profession across Turkey, to protect professional discipline and ethics, defend the rights of its members, and serve public health. The core duties of the Association include:

•    To maintain and develop professional principles and traditions.

•    To protect the material and moral rights of members in harmony with the interests of the state and the public.

•    To organize scientific conferences, congresses, and establish libraries to enhance professional culture.

•    To regulate the internship processes of opticianry students.

•    To cooperate with official authorities to protect public health.