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WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Fundraising: Kally Ooi, Director Development & Community Engagement […]

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:19:51 +0200

Kally Ooi, Director Development & Community Engagement at the Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) has kindly shared the SNEC Eye Ball fundraising event framework with the WAEH. Hopefully, it will serve as a helpful reference for anyone who is looking to organise charity galas as a fundraising platform.

WAEH Support: On Thursday 2 July 2026, the WAEH Community of Practice […]

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:35:16 +0200

On Thursday 2 July 2026, the WAEH Community of Practice on Fundraising, led by @juliette-fahlenbrach Head of Philantropy and Donor Relations at Fondation Asile des aveugles – the Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin (Lausanne, Switzerland), took place. The session brought together fundraising professionals from India, Switzerland, the Netherlands,…

WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Fundraising: Read the full report of the CoP - Fundraising of 2 July 2026 here!

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:04:59 +0200

Read the full report of the CoP – Fundraising of 2 July 2026 here!

WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Fundraising: CoP - 2 July 2026

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:14:41 +0200

CoP – 2 July 2026

WAEH Support posted an update: We are pleased to announce that Mark Crocker […]

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:12:13 +0200

We are pleased to announce that Mark Crocker (Sunshine Coast, Australia) will present at the WAEH October Meeting on Thursday 29 October 2026, 01.00 PM CET.

His presentation will focus on development of the nurse-led crosslinking (CXL) treatment programme, and International cooperation between RVEEH and Sunshine Coast.

The session will highlight…

Guilherme Paz became a registered member

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:10:57 +0200

WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Finances: On Thursday 25 June 2026, the WAEH held its first […]

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:19:51 +0200

On Thursday 25 June 2026, the WAEH held its first Community of Practice on Finances, led by Mee Chee (Macy) Thong, Chief Financial Officer at Singapore National Eye Centre (Singapore), Jessica Dollé (Chief Financial Officer at Quinze-Vingts National Eye Hospital, France) and Urs Winkler (Chief Financial Officer at Hôpital Ophtalmique…

WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Innovation: On Thursday 28 May 2026, the WAEH held its first […]

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:17:12 +0200

On Thursday 28 May 2026, the WAEH held its first Community of Practice on Innovation, led by Nathalie Popken, Manager Research & Innovation at the Rotterdam Eye Hospital (Rotterdam, the Netherlands) and Joy Adesanya, Assistant Divisional Manager at the Moorfields Eye Hospital (London, United Kingdom). The session brought together…

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WAEH Support posted an update: Diseases affecting the anterior segment, the front part […]

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:04:59 +0200

Diseases affecting the anterior segment, the front part of the eye, are among the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness globally, yet few large-scale datasets have been available for these conditions.

In response, clinical researchers at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and University College London (UCL) Institute…

WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member Moorfields Eye HospitalThis […]

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:03:37 +0200

News from our full member Moorfields Eye Hospital

This issue features the progress made on the new Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health, and answers many questions for patients (and staff), as well as a link to some new interviews with clinicians on their aspirations for the new centre.

In the magazine you’ll find stories about hypotony…

WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member LV Prasad Eye InstituteA few […]

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:02:31 +0200

News from our full member LV Prasad Eye Institute

A few days ago, our Founder chair, Dr Gullapalli N Rao was honoured with the Santokbaa Humanitarian Award in Surat, Gujarat for his outstanding contributions to healthcare. During his acceptance speech, he said something that deeply resonated with me. He said that this award recognised ‘…the…

WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member Wilmer Eye Institute Johns […]

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:53:51 +0200

News from our full member Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Medicine

From groundbreaking discoveries that are reshaping the future of vision science to inspiring stories of patients whose lives have been transformed through world-class care, Wilmer’s summer magazine showcases the people, innovations, and breakthroughs driving the next generation…

Natasja Jongenotter became a registered member

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:42:57 +0200

WAEH Support posted an update: On Thursday 25 June 2026, the WAEH held its first […]

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:40:14 +0200

WAEH Support posted an update: Would you like to know more about fundraising in […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:56:15 +0200

Would you like to know more about fundraising in eye hospitals worldwide? Please join the CoP – Fundraising, which will bring together fundraising professionals worldwide to exchange experiences, share best practices, and explore strategies to strengthen sustainable fundraising in eye care.

The CoP is led by Juliette Fahlenbrach, Head of…

WAEH Support posted an update: The Community of Practice – Finances focuses on the key […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:52:16 +0200

The Community of Practice – Finances focuses on the key elements of achieving and maintaining financial health in eye care facilities. Experts will discuss best practices ranging from day-to-day financial management to long-term strategic planning.

This group is led by Mee Chee (Macy) Thong, Chief Financial Officer at Singapore National Eye…

WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member Royal Victoria Eye and […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:50:04 +0200

News from our full member Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital (Dublin, Ireland)

[Image description: RVEEH Dublin’s Dr Barry Power, author Diana Malata and Profs Conor Murphy and Billy Power]

Dublin advanced nurse practitioner Diana Malata, who spearheaded Ireland’s nurse-led crosslinking (CXL) treatment programme, explains how it has…

WAEH Support posted an update: The countdown to opening is now officially underway as […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:49:10 +0200

The countdown to opening is now officially underway as the NHS prepares to welcome patients to the region’s new specialist eye hospital from mid-July.

Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital was handed over to South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) at the end of May from construction partner Kier.

Since then, the Trust has been…

WAEH Support posted an update: On Thursday 28 May 2026, the WAEH held its first […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:47:07 +0200

WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member LV Prasad Eye InstituteThis […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:44:37 +0200

News from our full member LV Prasad Eye Institute

This past Wednesday, something unusual happened at our Kallam Anji Reddy campus in Hyderabad. The campus’ pediatric cancer ward has over 10 beds and every bed was occupied by a child receiving chemotherapy for their eye cancer. All the kids were under 5, some mere infants, and their parents…

WAEH Support posted an update: Leaders at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:43:22 +0200

Leaders at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust today took their first steps inside the region’s new specialist eye hospital as construction partner Kier officially handed over the keys.

Set to open later this summer, NHS leaders have also confirmed the new name as ‘Sunderland Specialist Eye Hospital’, reflecting the proud…

WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member Wilmer Eye Institute Johns […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:40:58 +0200

News from our full member Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Medicine

Dear friends and colleagues,

In this issue, we celebrate important advances in our ability to help those who have experienced vision loss. Whether providing care that helps those with vision loss live their best lives, or working to restore vision by regenerating cells lost…

WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member LV Prasad Eye InstituteSome […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:39:11 +0200

News from our full member LV Prasad Eye Institute

Some time ago, Anthony Aldave, a celebrated ophthalmologist and the director of the Corneal Genetics Laboratory at the Jules Stein Eye Institute in California, visited us at LVPEI. Muralidhara Ramappa, head of LVPEI’s Centre for Rare Eye Diseases, and Tony share an interest in rare, congenital…

WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member S:t Erik Eye HospitalSweden’s […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:38:00 +0200

News from our full member S:t Erik Eye Hospital

Sweden’s first clinical research center dedicated to ophthalmology has been established at St. Erik Eye Hospital in the Stockholm Region, in collaboration with Karolinska Institutet.

The center combines specialist expertise, advanced imaging, and modern infrastructure, with access to large and…

WAEH Support posted an update: News from our associate member Kabgayi […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:36:56 +0200

News from our associate member Kabgayi Eye Unit

Phacoemulsification Training in Rwanda: How an intensive phacoemulsification training program helped develop advanced ophthalmic procedures in the country.

The idea of running an intensive phacoemulsification training program in Rwanda began with a simple email exchange. Olivia Earley reached out…

WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member Wilmer Eye Institute Johns […]

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:35:12 +0200

News from our full member Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins Medicine

Dear friends and colleagues,

In this issue, we share the exciting news that one of our own has been awarded the prestigious Gonin Medal. We also show how, with the generous support of individuals and organizations, Wilmer is advancing patient care and AI in ophthalmology, …

WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Nurses: On Thursday 30 April 2026, the WAEH held its Community […]

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:58:58 +0200

On Thursday 30 April 2026, the WAEH held its Community of Practice on Nurses & Allied Health Personnel, led by Tendai Gwenhure, Senior Clinical Educator from Moorfields Eye Hospital (London, United Kingdom) and Diana Malata, Advanced Nurse from Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (Dublin, Ireland). The session brought together ophthalmic…

Ciara Bergin joined the group CoP FAIR Images in Ophthalmology

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:25:35 +0200

WAEH Support: The World Association of Eye Hospitals warmly welcomes […]

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:17:35 +0200

The World Association of Eye Hospitals warmly welcomes the first member from Africa: Kabgayi Eye Unit of the Kabgayi Hospital from Muhanga, Rwanda!

The WAEH is excited about the potential and contributions that this eye hospital will bring to the organization. Through communities of practice, yearly projects and the annual meeting, we strive…

WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member Moorfields Eye HospitalA […]

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:05 +0200

News from our full member Moorfields Eye Hospital

A new, world-class centre for eye care, research, and education, opening is Camden in 2027 has been officially named.

A partnership between Moorfields Eye Hospital, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, and Moorfields Eye Charity, the new centre will be called Moorfields and UCL Centre for…

WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Human Resources: Presentation Slides of the CoP - HR of 26 March 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:27:24 +0200

Presentation Slides of the CoP – HR of 26 March 2026

WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Human Resources: On Thursday 26 March 2026, the WAEH held its Community […]

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:15:33 +0200

On Thursday 26 March 2026, the WAEH held its Community of Practice on Human Resources, led by Jos Hubers, HR manager from The Rotterdam Eye Hospital (Rotterdam, The Netherlands) and Sue Steen, Chief People Officer at the Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (London, United Kingdom). The session was moderated by Maaike van Zuilen,…

Maaike van Zuilen changed their profile photo

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:43:02 +0100

WAEH Support posted an update: How do you prepare your staff to move from one building to […]

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:21:52 +0100

How do you prepare your staff to move from one building to a new site?

Join the upcoming Community of Practice – Human Resources meeting on March 26 to learn more from Moorfields Eye Hospital!

Sue Steen, Chief People Officer at the Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, will share insights on how Moorfields is preparing staff for the…

WAEH Support joined the group CoP Nurses

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:47:49 +0100

WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP Fundraising: On Thursday January 22, the new WAEH Community of […]

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:08:01 +0100

On Thursday January 22, the new WAEH Community of Practice about Fundraising started. This CoP is led by Juliette Wallenbrach, Fundraising professional at Fondation Asile des aveugles, Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin and was moderated by Maaike van Zuilen, Global Lead of the WAEH. The session brought together eye hospital leaders…

WAEH Support posted an update in the group CoP FAIR Images in Ophthalmology: The World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH) […]

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:05:33 +0100

The World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH) officially launched the new Community of Practice (CoP) – FAIR data in ophthalmology on 26 February 2026, led by Ciara Bergen, Chief Data Officer at Fondation Asile des Aveugles in Lausanne. The meeting was moderated by Maaike van Zuilen, Global Lead of the WAEH. The session brought together…

WAEH Support created the group CoP Finances

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:54:21 +0100

WAEH Support created the group CoP Innovation

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:49:01 +0100

WAEH Support created the group CoP FAIR Images in Ophthalmology

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:40:05 +0100

WAEH Support posted an update: On Thursday 26 February 2026, the WAEH launched its […]

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:12:53 +0100

On Thursday 26 February 2026, the WAEH launched its new Community of Practice on FAIR Data in Ophthalmology, led by Ciara Bergin, Chief Data Officer at Fondation Asile des Aveugles in Lausanne. The session was moderated by Maaike van Zuilen, Global Lead of WAEH., and brought together eye hospital professionals from the Netherlands,…

WAEH Support joined the group CoP Human Resources

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:26:32 +0100

WAEH Support posted an update: Want to learn more about FAIR images in ophthalmology? […]

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:32:38 +0100

Want to learn more about FAIR images in ophthalmology? Join our new Community of Practice!

🗓️ February 26, 2026
🕐 01:00 PM CET
💻 Online (Zoom)

What will we talk about? FAIR data stands for Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. These are principles for managing, storing, and publishing research data in such a way that both humans…

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Stay connected with the WAEH Communities of Practice and Webinars!

The World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH) is the global network of stand-alone eye hospitals and eye departments of general hospitals. Through our Communities of Practice and webinars, we bring professionals together to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and advance eye … Continue reading

WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member LV Prasad Eye […]

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:25:52 +0100

News from our full member LV Prasad Eye Institute

Technology innovation is one of the key “functional arms” at LVPEI. Its core purpose is to translate innovative ideas into market-ready solutions that can create large-scale impact in Indian eye care, and across the world. However, innovation is never easy. It is inherently risky and is…

WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member Kellogg Eye CenterThe Kellogg […]

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:18:32 +0100

News from our full member Kellogg Eye Center

The Kellogg Eye Center published their Jerome Jacobson Winter 2026 newsletter, with updates about building capacity in Ukraine, partnerships in Ghana, their Global ophthalmology fellowship and a research tool created by a Kellogg resident in collaboration with colleagues in Pakistan.

Download and…

WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member JEC Eye Hospitals & […]

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:16:47 +0100

News from our full member JEC Eye Hospitals & Clinics

The Jakarta Eye Center (JEC) Eye Hospitals & Clinics celebrated its 42nd anniversary on February 1st, 2026. For more than four decades, JEC has shown an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate eye care, creating a meaningful and lasting impact on countless…

WAEH Support posted an update: On Thursday January 22, the new WAEH Community of […]

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:28:52 +0100

On Thursday January 22, the new WAEH Community of Practice about Fundraising started. This CoP is led by Juliette Wallenbrach, Fundraising professional at Fondation Asile des aveugles, Hôpital ophtalmique Jules-Gonin, and was moderated by Maaike van Zuilen, Global Lead of the WAEH. The session brought together eye hospital leaders and…

WAEH Support posted an update: The WAEH is proud to announce its 20th Annual […]

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:32:09 +0100

The WAEH is proud to announce its 20th Annual Meeting, taking place in São Paulo, Brazil, with optional visits to Londrina, Brazil and Chile. This landmark event will bring together our global network of eye hospitals to share knowledge, innovations, and best practices.

Hosts of the meeting:

Instituto Suel Abujamra, São Paulo, Brazil
Hoftalon Eye…

WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member Moorfields Eye HospitalOver […]

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:19:20 +0100

News from our full member Moorfields Eye Hospital

Over one million people are estimated to currently have glaucoma in the UK, a figure projected to reach more than 1.6 million by 2060, according to a study led by Moorfields and UCL researchers.

The new figures, published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology and commissioned by Glaucoma UK,…

WAEH Support posted an update: News from our full member Moorfields Eye […]

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:39:14 +0100

News from our full member Moorfields Eye Hospital

Moorfields Eye Hospital has recently published the Winter 2025/2026 issue of the Moorfields Magazine, featuring topics like sight restoration by eye implants, making bespoke contact lenses and meeting the Accident and Emergency eye care team.

Read the magazine on the Moorfields website!