| Editorial |
Important Date |
In the last ten years a lot has been accomplished in the prevention of blindness in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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WORLD SIGHT DAY THURSDAY, 9 OCTOBER 2008
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VISION 2020 Latin America Winning Place on the Continent |
In 2009, the VISION 2020 Global Initiative will reach its 10th anniversary.
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In the context of the worldwide VISION 2020 Program, established by the World Health Organization (WHO)
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| How can we Learn from other Proven Initiatives? |
What Role are NGOs and other Organizations Playing? |
The celebration of the IAPB 8th General Assembly in Buenos Aires, the first time ever in our region, marks a wonderful opportunity
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We will soon celebrate the World Assembly of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB),
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| What to say About Regional Diversity of Pathologies and its Impact? |
Anecdotes of Pleasant Experiences with our ally, the Ophthalmic Industry |
Purpose: To determine prevalence and causes of visual impairment, blindness, beyond the cataract surgery outcomes in a low-income
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We are happy to share with you the story of how we managed to have 50 persons who were blind due to cataract, receive ‘special cataract surgery
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| VISION 2020 LA News |
Program of Activities of V2020LA |
First Workshop on Strengthening Financing Abilities for Social Organizations (Fund Raising)
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| And how can I put it into Practice? |
What do Blind People of with Low Vision Tell us? |
Guatemala is a Central American country of almost thirteen-million inhabitants, of whom more than two million reside in the capital city or the surrounding metropolitan area.
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It Can Be Done
It is somewhat difficult for those of us who don't write habitually, and who are without special literary gifts,
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| Please Don't Miss... |
Finally |
Dear Doctors and Friends: The 8th IAPB General Assembly – taking place in Buenos Aires from August 25th to 28th – is approaching.
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Articles that caught our eye
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