We Develop


New, Sustainable Solutions For Vision Care in Africa

 

By Working with Communities, Government
Eye Health Practitioners and Community Health Workers.

Mission

To deliver far reaching and comprehensive eye care services, that promote awareness on blindness prevention initiatives, undertakes early detection vision screening, promotes innovative development training skills.

Vision

Promote ocular and vision health, through innovative interventions for a future of hope.


Purpose

To improve the quality of life of people by providing comprehensive eye care services, thus affording them the opportunity to develop further skills and contribute towards educational, sustainable, economic and social development.

Africa Focus

We are an Africa-wide non-profit organisation which aims to reduce avoidable and vision impairment caused by refractive errors and other eye deficiencies. We provide optometry service delivery through comprehensive eye health strategies.

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2021 To 2025 Impact

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Children screened
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Adults screened
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Elderly screened
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Children Received Spectacles
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Adults Received Spectacles
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Elderly Received Spectacles
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Children Referred for Treatment
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Adults Referred for Treatment
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Elderly Referred for Treatment

Our Founders

The African Eye Institute is inspired by the vision of:

Professor Brien Holden

Described as ‘the most influential optometrist of our generation’, the late Prof Holden has contributed significantly to the profession. Through lecturing, research and innovation, he has made a meaningful impact on education, research, advocacy, social enterprise, and humanitarian work in eye health. His work has assisted in providing access to high quality, affordable eye healthcare to all levels of society.

Professor Kovin Naidoo

Former anti-apartheid activist and political prisoner, Prof Naidoo is a National Research Foundation B-rated researcher, educator, and internationally celebrated public health leader. He has devoted his working life to reducing avoidable blindness and vision impairment, with special emphasis on refractive error. Prof Naidoo has been revolutionising access and delivery to eye care, in Africa and globally, for disadvantaged communities.
One School at a Time (OSaaT)
This initiative has seen thousands of underprivileged children benefitting from free vision screenings, spectacles and referrals to hospitals for further care.
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Partner Organisations