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From Vision to Action, an eye surgeon's journey from vision loss to helping people see worldwide
Andrew Bastawrous is an eye surgeon, innovator, and CEO of Peek Vision, a non-profit dedicated to ending avoidable blindness. After experiencing significant vision loss in childhood, Andrew devoted his career to making eye care more accessible. He has worked across Africa and Asia, led major research studies, and developed award-winning technologies that bring eye health to underserved communities. Under his leadership, Peek has partnered with governments and NGOs worldwide, reaching millions through programmes that combine community insight, mobile technology, and data-driven systems. Andrew is also a Professor in Global Eye Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and a TED Fellow, recognised internationally for his contributions to global health innovation.
www.lshtm.ac.uk/aboutus/people/bastawrous.andrew
Date:
21 October 2025, 11:00
Venue:
Reuben College
Venue Details:
Lecture Theatre
Speaker:
Andrew (Bastawrous)
Organising department:
Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences
Organiser contact email address:
adh@phc.ox.ac.uk
Host:
MSc in Applied Digital Health (Univeristy of Oxford)
Booking required?:
Not required
Booking email:
adh@phc.ox.ac.uk
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Vivian Ansell
