In an incredible tale of initiative and community-driven healthcare, Victor Mugadiri, a clinical officer from Kenya with a degree in clinical medicine and community health, has emerged as a true local hero. His remarkable journey began when he stumbled upon KnowTheGlow online, and it ignited …
Harry’s Glow Story
I had dropped Harry off at school on the morning of Saturday, November 5th, 2022 for a rugby game and when I collected him at the end of the game he had sustained an injury to his right eye. His eye had been caught by …
Logan’s Glow Story
Unshakable Love: A Mother’s Journey of Strength and Resilience In Nairobi, Kenya, Rhoda Mboga, a loving mother of three, was living a bustling and busy life. Her second child, Logan Mboga, had just turned six months old. At this sweet age, most parents delight in …
Uniting Against Retinoblastoma – ISOO Africa 2023
Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow, made her inaugural appearance at the 2023 International Society of Ocular Oncology (ISOO) Conference in Mombasa, Kenya. Her presence at the event left a lasting impression. The gathering, which hosted over 200 attendees, was a critical point of knowledge exchange …
Mama and Daughter’s Glow Story (Tina & Gemma)
Hi, I am Tina, a retinoblastoma survivor of 42 years. When I was six months old, my mother noticed that my eyes would glow like a cat’s when she would lay me down at night. She mentioned this at my 6-month check-up, where they found …
Meet Nicola Rivett
Nicola Rivett founded Kids Eye Gear in 2013 after experiencing first hand a child with a rare eye condition. Faced with years of patching her young baby – and the expenses that came with it – Nicola created the first Australian-designed adhesive orthoptic eye patch. …
Carla Soto Vargas: Overcoming Challenges and Advocating for Childhood Cancer Support in Chile
At the age of four, Carla Soto Vargas was diagnosed with Class 2B Unilateral Retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer. Her mother’s keen observation of a flash photograph, which revealed a peculiar glow, led to the timely detection of the tumor. The journey through …
A Family’s Journey with Coats’ Disease: Finding Support and Making a Difference
When a family receives a medical diagnosis that changes their lives forever, their journey becomes one of resilience, determination, and hope. The Richardson family, residing in Nashville, Tennessee, found themselves facing such a situation when their youngest child, Kip, was diagnosed with Coats’ Disease at …
Meet Dr. Konstantinos Balaskas
In the ever-evolving field of medical science, Dr. Konstantinos Balaskas stands out as a trailblazer, particularly in the realm of Artificial intelligence and ophthalmology. With a specialization in retinal care, Dr. Balaskas has established himself as a prominent figure in the medical community, notably as …
Dane’s Glow Story
Dane’s story with a unilateral congenital cataract Our story began when Dane was six months old. I took him to his general practitioner for hisregular checkup and to receive his immunisations. The visit was all very routine until thedoctor checked Dane’s eyes. She said that …