Category: Eye Health

Dr. Vasco da Gama examines the eye of a young boy in Quelimane, Mozambique. Dr Vasco da Gama is a pioneer in the drive to improve child eye health in Mozambique. — These pictures show Dr. Vasco da Gama with his patients at the Central Hospital Quelimane. These fotos show child friendly pictures at the walls of the eye department at the Central Hospital Quelimane. Dr. Vasco da Gama (Head of the eye department) is responsible for them. They create a nice atmosphere for the children and raise awareness among the parents about common eye health issues and how to face them. On this picture he looks at the eye of his patient Ministro António (cataract). Dr Vasco da Gama is a pioneer in the drive to improve child eye health in Mozambique.

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The first paediatric ophthalmologist in Mozambique is fighting for better child eye health

Image of Nigest Unche, standing and smiling in front of a blackboard in a school classroom. Nigest attends Sikela Primary School in Arba Minch, Ethiopia. She received glasses through 1, 2, 3 I can see! a school child eye health programme of Light for the World. ©Genaye Eshetu — Nigest Unche attends Sikela Primary School in Arba Minch, Ethiopia. She received glasses through 1, 2, 3 I can see! a school child eye health programme of Light for the World. ©Genaye Eshetu

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Six ways to improve child eye health in sub-Saharan Africa

A woman smiles in a field, wearing a bandage over one eye. Restoring vision loss can help provide food security, one of the sustainable development goals. — Working towards food security (SDG 2). Vison loss and blindness among agricultural workers and rural farmers causes a ripple effect that touches not only families, but entire communities. Fewer hands working the fields results in lower household income, less food reaching the market and more people going hungry.

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2030 IN SIGHT: The impact of eye health on sustainable development

A female doctor, wearing a white jacket, glasses and mask is carrying out an eye exam on a male patient, as part of glaucoma treatment. — Jean François Bouda, a doctor in law, who teaches at the University of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, is examined by Professor Zabsonre. The exam reveals that he has 40 percent and 60 percent of vision in each of his eyes. “If I am not careful, I may gradually lose the use of my eyes” he says. “I will follow my treatment scrupulously, respect the appointments and follow the prescriptions as recommended. My health, my independence and my job are at stake.”

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The “silent thief of sight”: glaucoma treatment and management

An ophthalmologist holds a blue torch towards the eye of a woman patient during eye care outreach in Mozambique. — In Mozambique, National Women’s Day provided an excellent opportunity to promote eye health services through a public eye screening event for women and girls. © Mango Sound/Light for the World

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10 ways to make sure women and girls get the eye care they need

Amandine aus Burkina Faso sitzt an einem Tisch in der Inklusionsschule in Kaya, Burkina Faso. Ihre Hände liegen auf weißem Papier und sie übt, die Brailleschrift zu lesen. Sie wirkt sehr konzentriert. — This story was published in the donor publication Lichtblicke intern 1 2019 in Austria.

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Stories

World Literacy Day: Learning to read with your fingers

Burkinabe woman with glasses and shoulder-length curly hair in a white lab coat and a facemask under her chin standing next to ophthalmic machine

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Mandate

2030 IN SIGHT: What’s next for global eye health?

Flavia and Alem in front of the vision corridor at Entebbe Hospital in Uganda — Flavia and Alem exploring the Vision Corridor at Entebbe Hospital, Uganda.

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Three women honoured as Eye Health Heroes

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