Optometry Students at ITM Institute of Health Sciences Gain Hands-On Training with Shamir Lens Workshop

Navi Mumbai, 7 June 2025 – Optometry students at ITM’s Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) participated in an insightful and interactive dispensing workshop conducted by Shamir Lens, a global leader in innovative lens technologies. The students benefited from hands-on experience in modern dispensing techniques and technologies that integrate the theory with practice.

Topics addressed in the workshop included important component aspects of dispensing such as lens selection, lens fitting, and lens adjustments. Shamir’s exhibition team introduced their latest lens designs and tints; thus, students received a balanced, thorough review of the wide range of choices for lenses in today’s optical market.

One of the key highlights of the session was a live demonstration of Spark 4, Shamir’s state-of-the-art digital measurement tool. Students had the opportunity to witness how eye care professionals use this high-tech tool to fit lenses with great precision and speed, a skill that’s becoming more and more crucial in today’s optometry field.

“It was a highly productive and engaging session for our students,” said Dr. Sankalp Rao, Director at ITM IHS. “Workshops like these not only enhance practical learning but also expose students to the latest industry innovations, preparing them to deliver high-quality eye care in the future.”

This partnership of ITM Institute of Health Sciences (Institute) with Shamir Lens demonstrates the institute’s dedication to industry exposure in its academic program and ensuring its students leave with the necessary skills and knowledge to enter the world of optometry.