For 100 years, Berkeley Optometry & Vision Science has produced pioneers and innovators. Now, with a century-long legacy of groundbreaking research, clinical excellence, and unparalleled education in optometry and vision science, the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science is poised to redefine the role of eye care and vision health, the impact of clinical and basic vision research, and the profession of optometry.
The OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation aims to eliminate uncorrected poor vision in a generation by creating sustainable access through an innovative approach to impact philanthropy, partnerships and raising awareness.
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Dr. Herbert A. Wertheim is a scientist, clinician, entrepreneur, philanthropist and community leader whose enduring discoveries and contributions in eye care and other scientific fields have touched millions.
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ZMT Primary Healthcare Network works to improve access to quality primary healthcare for underserved communities across Karachi, Pakistan. Its eye health program provides vision screening, early detection, and referral services to help address preventable vision impairment and expand access to eye care.
CooperVision, being the global leader in contact lenses, designs and manufactures innovative, high quality contact lenses to meet a remarkably wide range of wearer needs, selling product in more than 130 countries around the world.
CBM Global Disability Inclusion works with local partners to improve access to inclusive and comprehensive eye health services, strengthen eye health systems, and make quality eye care more accessible to underserved and marginalized communities.
Pakistan Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences (PIRS) advances rehabilitation and eye health in Pakistan through professional education, research, and community-based care. Its Vision Sciences program trains eye care professionals and supports initiatives that expand access to vision screening and eye health services.
Promoting ocular and vison health, through innovative interventions for a future of hope.
Optometry Giving Sight focuses efforts on training, establishing vision centers and optometry schools and delivering eye care services, to meet both immediate and long-term needs of communities without access to eye care. It works with reputable organizations who have knowledge, connections and experience to create successful programs in developing countries.
Let Our Children See (LOCS Kenya) works to reduce preventable vision impairment among children and communities across Kenya. Through school-based vision screening, access to corrective eyeglasses, and locally supported eye care programs, LOCS helps identify and address vision problems while building sustainable access to eye health services.
For the prevention of avoidable blindness, they work to provide timely intervention in disadvantaged communities and remote areas.
Peek Vision is a social enterprise that powers eye health providers working in low- and middle-income countries to optimise their services and strengthen health systems. Their software, program design and data intelligence platform helps NGOs, governments and health services become more efficient, more equitable and more effective.