Megan Webber, Co-founder of KnowTheGlow (KTG), and Helene Dameris, Director of Global Outreach for KTG, recently met with Dr. Daniel Ortiz-Morales, a dedicated pediatric oncologist from Mexico City, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in improving retinoblastoma (RB) care in Mexico. Their conversation underscored the …
Introducing Randi Lambrecht, USA Ambassador
Randi joined the KnowTheGlow team in March 2025 after her daughter Harmonee lost her right eye due to stage E Retinoblastoma in November 2024. Randi first noticed the glow in Harmonee’s eye in the beginning of October 2024 and as the month progressed the glow …
Introducing Shadrack Muma
Vision is a fundamental part of a child’s development, yet many children in Kenya and beyond struggle with undiagnosed eye conditions that impact their learning and quality of life. Shadrack Muma, an optometrist, researcher, and the Country Coordinator for Let Our Children See (LOCS), has …
Introducing Ambrose Wewanya
In the heart of Mbale, Eastern Uganda, a dedicated ophthalmic clinical officer, Ambrose Wekwanya, is transforming lives through his unwavering commitment to eye health. As the founder of GAF Eye Health Foundation, Ambrose has made it his mission to provide quality eye care services to …
Introducing Dr. Eniweke Aderemi
Dr. Eniweke Aderemi, a distinguished Nigeria-based ophthalmologist with a strong background in public health, recently had an insightful discussion with Ruth Ngaruiya, Program Manager for Africa, at KnowTheGlow. She shared her passion for ophthalmology and her work with HelpMum, an organization dedicated to improving maternal …
Introducing Dr. Kenneth Johnson
In Santiago, Chile, Dr. Kenneth Johnson is at the forefront of pediatric and adult ophthalmology, working tirelessly to address gaps in early detection of paediatric eye diseases including retinoblastoma (RB), the most common eye cancer affecting young children. During a recent conversation with Megan Webber, …
Introducing Dr. Okonokhua Oziengbe
Dr. Okonokhua Oziengbe, known fondly as Dr. Ozy, is a man on a mission. As an optometrist, humanitarian, and passionate advocate for pediatric cancer awareness, he has dedicated his life to ensuring that children in Nigeria have access to early detection and treatment of life-threatening …
Introducing Dr. Priti Pandey
Hi, I’m Priti and I started my journey in eye care in 2008 after completing my Diploma in Optometry and started working at various eye care institutions. L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVP) was a milestone in my life as it truly transformed my perspective. …
Introducing Dr. Obiageli Oketta
Dr. Obiageli Oketta, a licensed optometrist with a background in clinical practice, academia, and public health, recently had an insightful discussion with Ruth Ngaruiya, Program Manager at KnowTheGlow. Based in Nigeria, she has dedicated her career to providing quality eye care services, educating future optometrists, …
Zoe’s Glow Story
A Mother’s Journey: Nwabisa Monye’s Fight Against Retinoblastoma Nwabisa Monye, a 36-year-old mother from Johannesburg, South Africa, never imagined that a seemingly harmless glow in her daughter’s eye would lead to a life-altering diagnosis. Her daughter, Zoe, now 14, was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare …