Restoring Vision, Restoring Hope: Mrs. Shakila’s Journey from Darkness to Light
With support from IEF, a woman's courage and community care brought her back from the brink of blindness.
Why are Vision Centers so important?
Traditionally, hospitals have relied on outreach services and mobile clinics to reach rural and peri-urban communities. While these methods can be effective, they are often expensive and difficult to sustain.
What is a Vision Center?
Of the 1.1 billion people worldwide living with vision impairment, half are affected by conditions that could be prevented or treated with access to basic eye care services.
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP): An Emerging Public Health Concern
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a leading cause of preventable childhood blindness, particularly in developing nations where NICUs are expanding.
Low Vision in Children: A Global Challenge
Imagine your child is at school with friends but struggles to distinguish their faces. Or perhaps your son or daughter is trying to read their lessons, but the words appear blurry—and their eyeglasses, if they have a pair, don't seem to help. For children with low-vision, these challenges are part of daily life.
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma, known as the "silent thief of sight," is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, particularly in developing nations where millions are affected but unaware of their risk.
In Memoriam: Ralph John Helmsen
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our esteemed board member, Ralph John Helmsen, Ph.D., who passed away on May 7, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the International Eye Foundation.
December 3rd is observed as International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Join IEF in celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
International Eye Foundation and Integrative Sciences, LLC Collaborative Learning and Adapting (CLA)
On October 31, 2023, IEF and its contractual partner, Integrative Sciences, LLC concluded a productive meeting. The meeting “What have we learned, Why it matters, and Where do we go from here” covered learning experiences from 58 grants supported by the USAID-funded Child Blindness Program over the past five years.
November 14 is observed as World Diabetes Day by WHO
Understanding Diabetes: A metabolic disorder affecting millions worldwide. Let’s raise awareness this World Diabetes Day.