Our 4 Pillars

The OOG in OOG Association is the leading patient organization for people with one or two ocular prostheses and/or who rely on one eye for vision. It is estimated that there are approximately 20,000 people in the Netherlands who must wear an ocular prosthesis as a result of a congenital condition, illness, or accident. We advocate for the interests of all these people. Our motto is: together, we are stronger.

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Our four pillars are:

Get Information

We’re here to help you with accurate information about living with one eye and about ocular prostheses. Three times a year, you’ll receive our magazine, Oog in Oog, packed with personal stories, articles, and the latest developments. We’ll keep you well informed through our website, monthly newsletter, social media, and informational brochures. And be sure to check out our videos in which people share their experiences of living with one eye.

Meet

Meet other people who see with one eye. There are several ways to do this: online in our Facebook group, during online meetings or in WhatsApp groups for young people, by phone, or at in-person gatherings.

Advocacy

We are in contact with healthcare providers, ocularists, scientists, and government officials, and we advocate for your interests. We also collaborate with other patient associations and organizations. We address a wide range of topics, such as the availability of prostheses and reimbursement by health insurers.

Advise

Thanks to our supporters, we understand how living with one eye affects your life. This valuable information helps us advise doctors, nurses, and researchers on how they can improve the quality of care.

What makes the OOG in Oog Association stand out?

We understand the challenges faced by people who see with one eye. We are the go-to partner when it comes to patient knowledge and experience in the field of monocular vision and ocular prostheses.
We are the platform for people who are sighted in one eye and/or have an ocular prosthesis, as well as those around them. Here, people can meet one another, share experiences, and learn from each other. In short, we offer a place where people can relate to one another and, as a result, feel recognized.
We provide reliable (medical) information and share experiences about what it’s like to live with one eye.

Learn more about the OOG in OOG Association