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.