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Dr. Matt Oliva, Cure Blindness Project Board Chair, Wins Humanitarian Award

October 16, 2026

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) has selected Cure Blindness Project Board Chair and 27-year volunteer Dr. Matthew Oliva as recipient of its 2026 AAO Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Blindness, Cataract surgery, Cure Blindness Project

The Blind Nigerian Doctor Leading Kids out of Blindness

July 24, 2026

Determined to shield children from experiencing the pain that comes with vision loss, Dr Chibueze Anugwom is taking vision screening into schools in Nigeria’s eastern region. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Blindness, Gavi the Vaccine Alliance, Nigeria

From the US to Damascus: Syrian American Doctors Tackle Preventable Infant Blindness

April 21, 2026April 20, 2026

Syrian American ophthalmologists are banding together to improve pediatric tests for retinopathy of prematurity. From Think Global Health.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Blindness, Ophthalmology, Syria, Think Global Health

Cure Blindness Project Celebrates World Sight Day, and its 30th Anniversary

October 9, 2025

Cure Blindness Project has joined the international eye health community in marking World Sight Day on October 9. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the organization is expanding programs across Asia and Africa.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Blindness, Cataract surgery, Cure Blindness Project, Ophthalmology

Preventing Blindness in Rural India, One Community at a Time

July 14, 2025

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 Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Blindness, Cure Blindness Project, India
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