IAPB welcomes new member
IAPB CEO, Peter Holland
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) has welcomed Specsavers as a new member, joining the global alliance for the eye health sector in the fight against avoidable sight loss.
Peter Holland, CEO of IAPB, stated: “We are delighted to welcome Specsavers to IAPB as a Group A Member. They join a global alliance of over 250 organisations working towards a world where no-one experiences unnecessary sight loss and everyone can reach their full potential. Specsavers’ expertise in optometry and commitment to making a difference align with our mission and will strengthen our collective efforts to improve eyecare accessibility globally.”
Dame Mary Perkins, who founded Specsavers with her husband Doug more than 40 years ago, said: “We believe everyone, regardless of their circumstances, deserves access to quality eye health services. That’s why we’ve invested heavily in initiatives like optical coherence tomography scans, allowing for early detection of conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma – directly aligning with IAPB’s mission to eliminate preventable blindness.
“Our aim is to empower individuals and communities, so we are very pleased to be supporting IAPB as we continue to lobby for policy changes to remove barriers to eye health, ultimately contributing to a world where everyone can see their full potential.”