The Eye Cancer Foundation has been working to improve eye care in countries lacking eye cancer specialists. KTG interviewed two doctors from the Philippines who are eager to participate in a six-month fellowship program in Barcelona, learning from renowned specialist Dr. Juame Catalá. Their goal …
Exploring the Psychological Impact of Retinoblastoma: A Path to Bespoke Interventions for Young People
While significant progress has been made in diagnosing and treating Retinoblastoma (RB), little is known about the long-term psychological impact it has on individuals, particularly young people. Nicola O’Donnell, a health psychologist in the final year of her Ph.D. program in the UK, has taken …
Shedding Light on Retinal Conditions: An Interview with David Sanchez, President of Retina Murcia
In a recent interview with David Sanchez, the President of Retina Murcia, Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KTG, gained valuable insights into the world of retinal conditions and the significant role a KTG campaign could play in awareness in Spain. Despite living with a visual impairment, …
Dr. Danny Haddad, Inclusive Eye Health Director for CBM’s Global Disability Inclusion
As a young medical student from the Netherlands, Dr. Danny Haddad did not pass up a unique opportunity that offered him the chance to work with the well-known Prof. Jan Worst. While participating in an eye health mission in Pakistan, Dr. Worst saw long lines …
Meet Dr. Kahaki Kimani
Dr Kahaki Kimani has been a senior lecturer at the Department of Ophthalmology, Universityof Nairobi since 2001. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery and a Masterof Medicine in Ophthalmology from the University of Nairobi as well as a Master of Sciencein …
Meet Zinzy Membo
In our recent exploration of eye health initiatives, KTG had the opportunity to delve into the work of Dr. Jackline Aridi, the Principal Investigator in a two year Eye Health Project in Dandora that is aimed at promoting eye health through community health workers using …
How tiny detail in toddler’s photo revealed deadly retinoblastoma diagnosis
An Aussie mum has revealed the tiny detail in a photo of her young daughter that led to a devastating diagnosis. A Sydney-based mum has revealed the tiny, unsuspecting detail in a picture of her six-month-old that led to a deadly diagnosis. Adele Sargant was …
Meet Stacey Brown
Know the Glow United Kingdom Ambassador Stacey recently joined KTG as she wanted to help raise more awareness on vision health but also dealing with life after diagnosis. Stacey noticed something new in her daughter Grace’s right eye just before her first birthday. When Stacey …
Meet Aadhya Regmi
At the University of St. Andrew’s Medical School Dr. Andrew Blaikie provides many opportunities for his students to flourish. One such student is Aadhya Regmi who is currently in her 3rd year of the six year medical school program. Aadhya was born in Nepal, but …
Know the Glow as you Watch them Grow!
The Importance of Flash Photography in Preserving Your Child’s Vision Every parent cherishes capturing precious moments of their child’s growth and development. Monthly growth photos have become a popular tradition, with parents often posing their little ones on a special blanket or backdrop. While the …