At KnowTheGlow, our mission has always been to raise awareness about the importance of early identification of childhood vision issues, specifically by teaching parents to look out for a glowing appearance in flash photos of their children’s eyes. This “Glow” can be an early indicator …
Introducing Dr. Simon Arunga
Dr. Simon Arunga, an accomplished ophthalmologist and founder of Dr. Arunga’s Eye Hospital in Uganda, has dedicated his life to addressing the complex landscape of eye care in his country. As a researcher, educator, and clinician, Dr. Arunga’s work bridges the gap between advanced medical …
Introducing Dr. Lisbon Aliraki
In a meeting facilitated by Njoki Wachira of Seva, Megan Webber, Co-founder of KnowTheGlow, found herself captivated by the story of Dr. Lisbon Aliraki. Their encounter was more than just a professional exchange; it was a meeting of two people deeply committed to transforming lives …
Introducing Dr. Levi Kandeke
When Dr. Levi Kandeke decided to leave his promising career as a glaucoma specialist in Europe and return to his home country of Burundi, he shared with Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow, that he was initially filled with fear. Trained in Switzerland and with experience …
Introducing Dr. Liliana Vasquez Ponce
In an inspiring meeting, Megan Webber, Co-founder of KnowTheGlow (KTG), and Dr. Liliana Vasquez Ponce, a pediatric oncologist from Peru and past-president of the Latin American Society of Pediatric Oncology (SLAOP), and Childhood Cancer Consultant at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) shared their visions …
Introducing Stephan Hüsler
In a world often seen through clear and unobstructed lenses, Stephan Hüsler’s life has been marked by an evolving perspective—a journey from the clarity of a bank teller’s vision to the blurred reality of a rare eye disease, culminating in his leadership of Retina Suisse. …
Introducing Elizabeth Kurian
While attending the recent IAPB “2030 IN SIGHT LIVE” global conference in Mexico City, Megan Webber, Co-Founder of KnowTheGlow, had the joy of being introduced to Elizabeth Kurian the CEO of Mission for Vision (MFV), a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating needless visual impairment and …
Introducing Dr. Pius Mwanja
In the heart of Uganda, where the challenges of pediatric oncology are both immense and urgent, a pivotal meeting took place between Dr. Pius Mwanja, the Head of the Department at Ruharo Mission Hospital Eye Centre, Helene Dameris, Global Outreach Director, and Megan Webber, Co-founder …
Exciting Updates from Our Partner in Brazil!
We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news from our partner in Brazil as they gear up for September. Thanks to secured funding, their campaign is expanding in a big way! Last year, they reached 9 shopping centers—this year, they’re scaling up to around 30. Additionally, …
Introducing Dr. Min Kim
Megan Webber, Co-founder of KnowTheGlow (KTG), recently had the pleasure of meeting with Dr. Min Kim, a distinguished retinal specialist and ocular oncologist at Gangnam Severance Hospital in Seoul, Korea. This meeting was particularly timely and significant given the current awareness campaign underway in Korea. …