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Zero Blind Babies: Feature from Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health

This Stanford-Cure Blindness Project partnership is connecting Ghanaian healthcare professionals and researchers with Stanford ophthalmologists to establish systems for diagnosing and treating retinopathy of prematurity, ensuring premature infants receive timely...
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Chris Hildreth photograph of blind patients with Dr. Lloyd Williams at surgical outreach in South Sudan
news South Sudan

Dr. Lloyd Williams: A Humble Visionary in Global Ophthalmology

Dr. Lloyd B. Williams, MD, PhD, recipient of the 2025 American Academy of Ophthalmology Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award, embodies selflessness and dedication in his mission to restore sight worldwide.
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Primary eye care Ghana
news Ghana

Primary Eye Care Pilot Launches in Ghana

For many people living in remote areas, community health centers are their only accessible source of medical care due to the long distances to larger hospitals.
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Conferences that Shape the Future of Eye Care
news Ethiopia

Conferences that Shape the Future of Eye Care

In 2025, Cure Blindness Project staff and partners are active participants in scientific conferences. This August, attendees contributed to the Global Ophthalmology Summit in Chicago and COECSA in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Regional Leaders Helping Shape Future of Global Ophthalmology 
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Regional Leaders Helping Shape Future of Global Ophthalmology 

In our 30th anniversary year, join Cure Blindness Project as we reflect on our past while simultaneously looking towards our future. This monthly feature titled Then & Now will showcase...
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2025 Research Grants Announced
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2025 Research Grants Announced

Cure Blindness Project is excited to announce the winners of its 2025 research grants. With a record number of applications, the selection committee thanks all faculty and residents who submitted...
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A Community Health Worker leads hands-on eye screening
news India

Preventing Blindness in Rural India, One Community at a Time

Cure Blindness Project, in collaboration with Sitapur Eye Hospital, is implementing the Blindness Prevention Program in India to reduce preventable blindness and improve access to quality eye care services in...
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Ophthalmology Training Accessible for First Time to Somaliland Residents
news Somaliland

Ophthalmology Training Accessible for First Time to Somaliland Residents

Ophthalmology residents in regions where Cure Blindness Project works often lack access to specialty training. This presents challenges since many countries in sub-Saharan Africa may have only a handful of...
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Patient Sefu Abdela with stepmother at surgical outreach in Ethiopia
news Ethiopia

Then & Now: Ethiopia

In our 30th anniversary year, join us as Cure Blindness Project reflects on our past while simultaneously looking towards our future. This monthly feature titled Then & Now will showcase...
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