Conduct scientific investigations of ophthalmic epidemiology
to increase understanding of eye disease in the community;
Link ophthalmologic services with expertise in organizing,
financing and delivery of services to increase the utilization
of ophthalmologic care in Armenia;
Educate eye care providers and the general public on
scientific advances in detecting, preventing, and treating
eye disease and in translating these advances into nationwide
clinical practice;
Establish an ophthalmic care and prevention network to
expand service delivery to under-served populations in need
of affordable, accessible, and high quality eye care services
for prevention and treatment of blindness at all levels;
Develop partnerships with organizations that are interested
in blindness prevention and are capable of furthering the
achievements of Meghrigian Institute's goal;
Train the future professionals for blindness prevention
activities in Armenia;
Establish a regional blindness prevention network for
the Caucasus, emphasizing underserved areas and minority
populations.
