In the small town of Apac, Uganda, Riata’s world began to fade when she was just eight years old. Her parents could tell something was wrong. She squinted more. Moved slower. Reached out cautiously in spaces she once knew by heart. Over time, Riata’s world dimmed until it disappeared completely. Cataracts in both eyes took her vision and, with it, her independence.
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“I can see everything”: A Mother’s Joy, a Daughter’s Hope
“The cows, the house, my children—I can see everything. I am so happy.”
Lemda’s smile says it all. At 52, the Tanzanian mother and cattle keeper is seeing the world again.
Continue readingExpanding Eye Care Through Innovation: The Call for Ideas
Seva’s Call for Ideas (CFI) is a powerful tool for uncovering locally driven, innovative solutions that expand access to eye care. Since its launch in 2019 with Native Nations, CFI has grown to include global technology rounds and regional initiatives.
Continue readingThis camera is making history, and so are you!
You just helped us turn a page in diagnosing eye diseases. You may remember, Seva, in partnership with Remidio Innovative Solutions, developed Pristine 5.0 Retinal Camera (formerly Vistaro) – a revolutionary, wide-field retinal camera that transforms how clinics diagnose conditions affecting the back of the eye.
Why is Pristine 5.0 so important? Most medical devices that image the back of the eye are out of reach for communities. This leaves many blindness-causing infections, including CMV retinitis – commonly found in those living with HIV – to go undiagnosed. Pristine 5.0 is cost-effective, portable, and durable – it could help reduce AIDS-related blindness by half!
We’ve heard from our partners in Ukraine, Mozambique & India who’ve been field-testing the camera – and it’s already making waves in the community. As a Seva supporter, you have played an important part in helping to make this moment in eye tech history possible.
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