Dr. Debarshi Mustafi never imagined he would one day be at the forefront of revolutionizing genetic testing for retinoblastoma (Rb), but fate, passion, and the guidance of an inspiring mentor led him down this path. Originally from the southside of Chicago, Dr. Mustafi’s journey took …
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 Fred Hollows Foundation
KnowTheGlow (KTG) and The Fred Hollows Foundation in Kenya recently came together in a powerful conversation about their shared mission: preventing avoidable blindness through early detection and intervention. What began as an introduction quickly became an exciting exploration of how the two organisations could work …
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, …
Strengthening Eye Health for Children and Adults Through Strategic Collaboration
Strengthening Eye Health for Children and Adults Through Strategic Collaboration: Harvard University and Regional Partners in Uganda The collaboration between the Harvard University Medical Eye Team, Ruharo Mission Hospital (RMH), and Mbarara University Regional Eye Centre (MURHEC)—Department of Ophthalmology, which began in 2015, highlights a …