Dr. John Downing, an ophthalmologist with over 60 years of experience, has dedicated his career to fighting preventable blindness worldwide through his work with Orbis International, training local doctors and funding vision centers in underserved regions.
Female ophthalmologists are spearheading a remarkable transformation in eye care in Indonesia’s West Nusa Tenggara province. Led by pioneers like Dr. Siti Farida, these dedicated professionals are tackling one of the world’s highest blindness rates, restoring sight and hope to thousands.
An unexpected path leads Dr. Babiker to HCP Cureblindness and its mission to build local capacity in Eritrea.
Dr Aja Kuol, South Sudan’s first female ophthalmologist, travels to remote villages to perform life-changing eye surgeries, partnering with Mission Aviation Fellowship to reach the most isolated communities.
Dr. James Lehmann, an ophthalmologist from San Antonio, Texas, has been transforming lives through his sight-saving missions with Orbis and dedication to addressing vision impairment in his local community.