VisionSpring

Congratulations to the entire International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) team for hosting yet another fantastic 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE. The eye care sector keeps gaining momentum, and this year's gathering in #Mexico City – with more than 400 delegates from around the world – is a clear sign of that. Our main takeaways: 🗣 PATIENTS AND CUSTOMERS COME FIRST Achieving Universal Health Coverage – one that includes comprehensive eye care – requires a commitment to people-centered healthcare. Ella Gudwin, Eleanor Southwood, Kira Baldonado, and Tsu Shan Chambers discussed the importance of understanding the individual behind the statistics and how they better inform our efforts. They need to be heard. 💡 RESEARCH COORDINATION The entire sector is coming together, building the information and evidence for support that will unlock new resources and shape policy action. The research and learnings showcased during the rapid fire sessions cannot be understated. Thank you to Cindy Tromans, Andrew Bastawrous, Imran A. Khan, Babar Qureshi, Anthea Burnett, and many more, for sharing your valuable insights. 🤝 COLLABORATING FOR SCALE & SYSTEMS CHANGE The whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Through meaningful partnerships, we will expand proven models, support governments in improving access to services, and achieve the systems change needed to reach the more than 1 billion people who don't have the eyeglasses they need. Thank you to everyone who paid the VisionSpring team a visit – especially those who took a picture at our photo booth! #2030INSIGHT #Eye #Health #SocialEntrepreneurship

We can say it's official now! VisionSpring is one of India's best NGOs to work for! Just last week, Great Place to Work® Institute (India) held their 'For All Summit' in Mumbai, where we were formally listed amongst India's top-20 NGOs thanks to our positive work culture and employee wellbeing. Congratulations to all our team members for well representing our organization and upholding our core values. This achievement means a lot after being certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for three consecutive years! #India #Eye #Health #SocialEntrepreneurship

If you're in #Mexico City for 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE and still haven’t visited our stall, come find us in the Marketplace! Swing by to meet the VisionSpring team and take a picture at our #LoveYourEyes photo booth. Eye care for all! #2030INSIGHT #IAPB

There's a childhood epidemic that we know we can solve. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is affecting more people at younger ages and expected to impact five billion people by 2050. Most people who don't have access to the eyeglasses they need live in low- and middle-income countries. Our See to Learn program places vision screening camps within schools and community centers, providing quality eye care in a convenient, accessible space. To date, we have screened more than one million children in #India and provided glasses to all those who needed them. If you want to learn more on how we share the wonder of clear vision in schools across India, find the link in the comments below. #Eye #Health #SocialEntrepreneurship

2030 IN SIGHT LIVE is just two days away! Join VisionSpring CEO, Ella Gudwin for "Catalysing Patient and Consumer Voices in Eye Care" on June 26 at 11:15am EST. She joins: Kira Baldonado - Prevent Blindness Eleanor Southwood - Vision Foundation and Tsu Shan Chambers - Optometrist, Actress & Producer, to explore the impact and support that patient and consumer voices provide to achieving Universal Health Coverage. Don't miss out! Follow the event live by registering on the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) event app here: https://lnkd.in/d_TTb7wY And if you'll be there in person, please also join the "Driving Progress for 2030 In Sight - Lessons Learnt" Rapid Fire session, co-chaired by Ella Gudwin and Cindy Tromans - World Council Of Optometry. This will also be an opportunity to learn more about THRIVE, the Randomized Controlled Trial that demonstrated that a pair of reading glasses can boost median monthly income by 33.4%. See you there! #2030INSIGHT #Eye #Health

Providing reading glasses to poor people who cannot afford them will unlock significant potential and productivity. Our article on the issue.

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we want to voice our support to all displaced peoples around the world. Everyone, everywhere has the right to seek refuge from war, violence, and persecution. At VisionSpring, we recently had the privilege to share the wonder of clear vision with South Sudanese refugees in Uganda. Our outreach, in partnership with Amani Sasa and BRAC, enabled us to provide essential vision care to numerous families, helping them see a brighter future amidst challenging circumstances. #SouthSudan #Uganda #Refugees

We are getting excited to be at this year's 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE in #Mexico City! Come find us at our booth in the Marketplace and discover how our programs help millions of people get the eyeglasses they need. We'll also be showcasing our range of eyeglasses – all designed to meet the unique needs and preferences of your communities. A big thank you to the entire International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) team for hosting. Nos vemos en México! #2030INSIGHT #Eye #Health

Eid al-Adha Mubarak to all celebrating team members, partners, and customers. Wishing you and your loved ones happiness, peace, and prosperity! #EidMubarak

Do you know which 10th-century physician is considered one of the greatest surgeons of the Middle Ages? Born in Cordoba during the Islamic Golden Age, Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi established pioneering surgical practices – including eye interventions – which is why he's often referred to as the 'Father of Surgery.' His influential text, the Kitab Al-Tasrif, gave Al-Zahrawi lasting authority in Islamic and Western medicine as it was the first ever illustrated manuscript of its kind, and remained the go-to surgical guide for 500 years! His manuscript contained detailed descriptions of eye diseases and innovative surgical techniques to treat them. Take a look at an excerpt from his influential text below. 🔍 #Ophthalmology #EyeCare #Surgery