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IAPB is the overarching alliance for the global eye health sector, with more than 150 organisations in over 100 countries working together for a world where everyone has universal access to eye care.
Overview
Location
Dominican Republic, Distrito Nacional, Santo Domingo
Employees
11-50
Mentions in press and media 17
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| Sep 10, 2025 | Three global institutions win million dollar prize for the 2025 António Champalimaud Vision Award | Valued at €1 million, it is the world's largest award in the field of vision, recognising work that combines scientific excellence, global impact, and a commitment to equity in eyesight. The Fred Hollows Foundation has restored sight to mor... |
| Sep 6, 2024 | A Vision for the Future: World Sight Day and the Push for Children's Eye Health | As the world gears up for World Sight Day on October 10, 2024, the spotlight is on children's vision health. Prevent Blindness, a leading organization in eye health advocacy, is at the forefront of this initiative. Their theme, "Love Y... |
| Sep 3, 2024 | Prevent Blindness Launches 2024 World Sight Day Activities, Many Dedicated to this Year's "Love Your Eyes" Focus on Children's Vision Issues | Prevent Blindness kicks off World Sight Day activities with vision screening and eye health education event, and a Congressional Briefing in Washington, DC. Prevent Blindness Kicks Off World Sight Day Activities with a Congressional Briefin... |
| May 30, 2023 | Prevent Blindness Declares June as Cataract Awareness Month, Providing Educational Resources on Eye Disease that Affects Millions | Prevent Blindness declares June as Cataract Awareness Month to educate the public on the world's leading cause of blindness. “Unlike many of the other major eye diseases, such as glaucoma or diabetes-related eye disease, cataracts can be ea... |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Навигация на слух: как адаптируют интернет для слабовидящих | Людям с нарушениями зрения непросто использовать цифровые продукты и даже простейшие онлайн-сервисы. Рассказываем, какие проблемы существуют с цифровой доступностью в России, с помощью каких инструментов «читают» незрячие и слабовидящие, и ... |
| Oct 12, 2022 | IAPB Hails Biggest World Sight Day Ever | ST KATHARINES WAY, UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED KINGDOM, October 13, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- •Over 5million pairs of eyes tested •UN Deputy Secretary General calls on world to “work together on World Sight Day, and every day, towards a world w... |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Слепые для слепых: история программ для чтения с экрана | Думаю, вы догадываетесь, как сложно пользоваться компьютером слепым людям. Тем не менее, без ПК сейчас никуда, а значит, приходится приспосабливаться. А разработчикам — придумывать новые удобные способы коммуникации человека с машиной. Эта ... |
| Feb 6, 2022 | Alcon Announces New Leaders in Asia Pacific | SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 7 February 2022 – Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced it has appointed Chintan Desai and Stephanie Waugh to lead the company’s Surgical and Vision Ca... |
| Oct 27, 2021 | November Declared as Diabetes-related Eye Disease Month to Educate Public on Potential Impact of Vision Loss and Blindness from Diabetes | Prevent Blindness has declared November as Diabetes-related Eye Disease Month to educate the public on the the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. "Now, with more effective treatments than ever, it is so important for tho... |
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FAQ about IAPB
What has the press written about IAPB?
Parsers VC has collected 17 articles mentioning IAPB, among them “Three global institutions win million dollar prize for the 2025 António Champalimaud Vision Award” (Sep 10, 2025) and “A Vision for the Future: World Sight Day and the Push for Children's Eye Health” (Sep 6, 2024).
Is IAPB still active?
Yes, IAPB is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 10, 2025.