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.
WSD Free Diabetic Retinopathy Screening with AI – Fundus Camera
On World Sight Day, observed globally on October 12, 2023, IEF partners in India screened for diabetic retinopathy in Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Meghalaya, and West Bengal.
IEF Announces Partnership with Freewill: Introducing "Smart Giving"
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with our valued community. The International Eye Foundation (IEF) is entering a promising new chapter in our mission to prevent blindness by increasing families' access to services and building hospital capacity, and we are eager to bring you on this journey with us.
IEF at the Global Ophthalmology Summit
A high-level delegation from IEF - Board members - Dr. Eliza Barnwell, Dr. Larry Schwab, Dr. Baxter McLendon, Dr. Alan Robin, Dr. Mae Millicent Peterseim; President & CEO, John Barrows; Director, Sustainability Initiatives, Raheem Rahmathullah and Consultant, Victoria Sheffield attended the 2nd Global Ophthalmology Summit held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from September 7-10, 2023.
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.