A Tribute to Dr. Francisco Contreras - a legend in the field of ophthalmology
International Eye Foundation pays rich tributes to Dr. Francisco Contreras Campos, who passed away recently. A legend in the field of ophthalmology, his work in blindness prevention and visual rehabilitation is unparalleled. Dr. Francisco Contreras had served as President of Pan American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO).
USAID’s Child Blindness Program Supports ROP Program at SCEH, India
USAID’s Child Blindness Program (CBP) has been supporting Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital (SCEH) in New Delhi, India, for projects on Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) and Retinoblastoma, which have been running successfully.
During the Retinoblastoma Awareness Week (14th - 20th May 2023), the CBP team visited SCEH.
IEF Team at IAPB’s 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE
“An opportunity to think globally, share knowledge, learning, and challenges to scale and sustain programs.”
IEF to make select vision centers in India technology-enabled
International Eye Foundation (IEF), USA is working with its seven partners in India to improve the technological capabilities of their select 20 vision centers. This is part of their mission to expand the scope of eye care services at the grassroot level. The project is supported by ALCON Foundation, CSR arm of ALCON, a global leader in eye care. The vision center enhancement program will be carried out over a period of three years.
World Sight Day Congressional Briefing 2022
“Building stronger systems to advance health equity in pediatric eye care: A call to action from a doctor & parent.”
2021 World Sight Day
Please join us for the:
VISION 2020 USA
WORLD SIGHT DAY CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING
October 14, 2021, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Title: Diversity, Access and Eye Care: Concepts and Clinical Realities
IEF Haiti Earthquake Crisis Update September 2021
Update from IEF President, John Barrows
As of September 7th, an update was released from OCHA regarding the rebuilding stemming from the destruction left by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Haiti.
Here is a recap of the event and what has unfolded between IEF and partners in the area.
IAPB Launches Vision Atlas
Vision Atlas is a powerful tool for advocacy and knowledge-sharing. Starting on February 24 this tool will be available online with key data from the Vision Loss Expert Group (VLEG) and the Lancet Global Commission on Eye Health.
AEVR Announces March 11 World Glaucoma Week Congressional Briefing
(Washington, DC) Today, the Alliance for Eye and Vision Research’s (AEVR) new Research Saving Sight, Restoring Vision Initiative announced a World Glaucoma Week 2021 Congressional Briefing entitled Glaucoma: Clinical Practice and Research to Optimize Patient Outcomes to be held virtually on March 11 from 12 Noon – 1:15 pm. RSVP to Dina Beaumont at [email protected] or 202-407-8325 to attend or link to: https://www.arvo.org/advocacy/NAEVR-virtual-events/