OCULARIS

OCULARIS is a non-profit organization founded in 2010 by Dr. Joan Prat and the ophthalmology team at the Sant Joan de Déu Pediatric Hospital in Barcelona. Its mission is to eradicate blindness and avoidable visual disorders in underprivileged people globally, with a special emphasis on pediatric care to prevent permanent visual impairments originating in childhood.

Additionally, OCULARIS aims to be a leading force in ophthalmological and optometric training in low-income countries, such as regions in Senegal (Dakar and Thiès) and Mozambique, collaborating with governments and universities to promote self-training. The ultimate goal is to strengthen knowledge and techniques to provide quality care, adapting to local needs and using available resources.

You can find more information on the website and on their Instagram @ocularis.ong