Guest lecture: From Vision to Action, an eye surgeon's journey from vision loss to helping people see worldwide
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 11am to 12pm
Guest lecture (Tues 21 October, 11am-12pm - Lecture Theatre, Reuben College)
Title: From Vision to Action, an eye surgeon's journey from vision loss to helping people see worldwide
Speaker: Prof Andrew Bastawrous
Bio: 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.
All are invited to this free guest lecture, which is part of the MSc in Applied Digital Health seminar series.