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Dr. Bhavin Patel brings eye care directly to Gujarat's remote villages, performing over 21,000 free surgeries in 18 years. His mobile camps prevent treatable conditions from becoming permanent blindness.
Scientists have created a contact lens that tracks eye pressure in real time and releases glaucoma medication exactly when needed. The breakthrough could help millions avoid preventable blindness from a disease that often goes undetected until it's too late.
Libya has officially eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, protecting future generations from a painful disease that causes preventable blindness. The victory makes Libya the 28th country worldwide to defeat this ancient eye disease, despite years of political instability and humanitarian challenges.
A decade-long eye health program backed by $15 million aims to end preventable blindness for millions of Nigerians. The initiative will provide surgeries, glasses, and care to underserved communities across 14 states.