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FRANCISCO, June 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
RestoringVision, a global nonprofit committed to solving the global
vision crisis, is proud to announce its role as a Changemaker
Sponsor of the 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE Mexico conference, organized by
the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB)
from 25-27 June. This is the annual conference that brings together
the global eye health community.
During the conference, RestoringVision's CEO, Dr. Pelin Munis, will chair a key session:
"Scaling Up Refractive Error Services". This session will
convene a panel of global experts who will provide an in-depth
exploration of the global vision crisis, identifying key drivers
and presenting scalable, cost-effective solutions with high impact.
Participants will also learn about opportunities to accelerate
progress towards the WHO SPECS 2030 goals, aiming to increase
refractive error coverage by 40%.
RestoringVision will also convene a pre-conference side meeting
titled, "Solving Presbyopia at Scale: Accelerating
Achievement of Global Refractive Error Goals," to shine a
spotlight on this naturally occurring eye condition that makes up
more than 80% of the global vision crisis. In
addition, RestoringVision and its partners will also be
presenting during sessions on Systems Leadership in Eye Health and
Healthy Ageing.
"We are honored to be a part of the IAPB 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE
Mexico conference," said Pelin
Munis, Ph.D., CEO of RestoringVision. "Our participation in
this event provides a platform to strengthen global efforts in
solving presbyopia and other refractive errors, ultimately
advancing our goal of ensuring clear sight for all."
RestoringVision's delegation, led by CEO Pelin Munis, Ph.D., includes Mark Lorey, VP of Programs and Impact, board
members Kevin Hassey and
Reade Fahs, CEO of National Vision,
Inc., along with key partners including Dr. Edgar Medina Figueroa from Management Sciences
for Health-Peru and Moises Sifren of Hospital El Buen Samaritano,
Dominican Republic.
"We aim to foster discussions that drive tangible progress in
addressing refractive errors globally," stated Munis. "Through
collaborative efforts and innovative models, we can create
sustainable solutions that positively impact individuals,
communities, and societies at large."
RestoringVision will also exhibit its work at a dedicated booth
in the conference Marketplace, providing delegates with insights
into the organization's mission, impact, and future
initiatives.
About RestoringVision:
RestoringVision is a global nonprofit dedicated to ending the
global vision crisis. The organization is committed to creating
equitable access to vision services and eyeglasses, particularly
for individuals living on less than $2 a day. One billion people have a vision
impairment that could have been prevented or is yet to be
addressed, 80% of which could be corrected with a simple pair of
reading glasses. We work to solve this global crisis by partnering
with our unparalleled network of more than 3,000 NGOs and
government partners to provide life-changing vision screenings and
eyeglasses to millions of people who could not access them
otherwise. RestoringVision has reached more than 28 million people
in 150 countries since 2003. For more information, visit
restoringvision.org.
Contact: media@restoringvision.org
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