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12/30/2011 3:05:32 AM
 Tanzania, East Africa, 10 November 2011: With over 10 million Tanzanians struggling with poor vision simply due to the need for an eye examination and a pair of glasses, the country is in drastic need of increased eye care services. The launch of six Vision Centres supported by ICEE in regional hospitals across Tanzania, is a major advancement for the people with vision impairment
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9/7/2011 7:10:29 PM
For the people of Buka and Mendi, clear vision and access to eye care will soon be a reality. The launch of two new Vision Centres is a milestone for the region and for PNG Eye Care, adding to its established centres in Port Moresby, Mount Hagan and Lae. The opening of the new Vision Centres is thanks to an initiative of PNG Eye Care and the International Centre for Eyecare Education (ICEE) with funding from the Australian Government's Avoidable Blindness Initiative
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9/7/2011 7:03:08 PM
Five new Vision Centres open across provincial Cambodia in August, thanks to the International Centre for Eyecare Education (ICEE) partnerships with local organisations, and funding from the Australian Government Avoidable Blindness Initiative (ABI). The Vision Centres are opening in the provinces of Battambang, Kampot, Banteay Meanchey, Kampong Cham and Pursat.
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6/3/2011 1:01:50 PM
Vision Centres are quickly becoming a sustainable and economic answer to the need for provision of eye care. Since the inception of the Vision Centre model, forged initially by the LV Prasad Eye Institute in India, hundreds are now servicing the escalating need in underserved communities worldwide. In an important new step, to help others involved in the cause meet the growing demand, this week ICEE is releasing a free online resource - Vision Centres: An Introduction.
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2/22/2011 11:11:57 AM
The Essilor Award for Outstanding International Contributions to Optometry awarded by the American Academy of Optometry recognises an individual, individuals, or organisations for extraordinary international contributions to optometry or international eye care.
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8/31/2010 1:06:05 AM
E-TV's anchor and producer for the popular breakfast show Morning Edition has joined a growing number of South Africa's prominent young people who are making a difference in the country.
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8/31/2010 12:58:53 AM
Achieve CPD Points at the World Congress on Refractive Error, September 2010 !
Held in the stunning seaside location of Durban, the Congress is a celebrated venue for
the South African Optometric Association Do Optometry Road Show 2010.
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6/7/2010 9:21:48 AM
Greenpeace Leader Addresses World Congress on Refractive Error in Durban
Executive Director of Greenpeace International, Dr Kumi Naidoo, will lead a panel
discussion on the Opening Day of the second World Congress on Refractive Error
(WCRE) in Durban, South Africa, on 20 September 2010.
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6/7/2010 9:19:03 AM
Eye Care Leaders Awarded at World Economic Forum
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 6 May 2010: Two visionary eye care leaders from
Australia and South Africa, Professor Brien Holden and Professor Kovin Naidoo, have
been jointly awarded the Schwab Social Entrepreneur Award for Africa 2010, at the
regional World Economic Forum in Tanzania yesterday.
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6/7/2010 9:16:29 AM
Prestigious award goes to Visionary Leader in the Development and
Eye Care Field at the World Economic Forum.
Durban based Professor Kovin Naidoo, The Global Programmes Director from The
International Centre for Eyecare Education in South Africa, and Professor Brien
Holden from the Brien Holden Vision Institute at UNSW and have been jointly
awarded the Schwab Social Entrepreneur Award for Africa 2010 at the regional
World Economic Forum in Tanzania on the 6th May 2010.
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