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Armenian EyeCare Project The mission of AECP is to eliminate preventable blindness in Armenia and make quality eye care accessible to all.

05/08/2026

These snapshots from the AECP Ijevan Regional Eye Center capture more than successful treatments - they reflect the lives transformed through accessible, high-quality eye care close to home.

The Ijevan Regional Eye Center is part of the Armenian EyeCare Project's initiative to revitalize Armenia's regional ophthalmic infrastructure, creating a nationwide network of eye care facilities that bring advanced diagnosis, treatment, and surgery closer to where people live.

Every grateful patient reminds us why expanding access to quality eye care matters - and inspires us to continue building a stronger, more equitable eye care system across Armenia.

Asatur Hovsepyan Zarine Ashotovna Gambaryan Kristine Dallakyan/Ակնաբույժ/ք.Իջևան Blbulyan

31/07/2026

🗣️"I came here hopeless and I'm leaving with hope."

Hasmik has had an unbearably difficult life. She has endured pain and poverty and has been consumed with extreme loneliness. At 18, Hasmik lost her arm in a trolley car accident. As a result, she never married and does not have any remaining family. She lives alone in a remote village. For years, Hasmik was blind due to cataracts. Her loss of sight impacted her entire life and she had no access to care. She had no money and could not travel to Yerevan.

When AECP's Mobile Eye Hospital visited Hasmik’s village, her life changed. This is Hasmik's story and this is the impact that AECP has on thousands of residents in Armenia. ❤️💙🧡

30/07/2026

Throughout July 2026, the Armenian EyeCare Project had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Tamara Petrosyan (USA), OD, for a one-month educational mission dedicated to advancing pediatric eye care and optometry in Armenia. Dr. Petrosyan is an AECP Consultant, Associate Clinical Professor at SUNY College of Optometry and NYC Health+Hospitals/Gotham Health, East New York, Chief of Clinical and Scientific Affairs at Vision, and a BERNELL Consultant.

Working alongside ophthalmologists from Armenia's leading eye hospitals, Dr. Petrosyan led an intensive program that combined education, clinical practice, research, and strategic development.

At the heart of the mission was the comprehensive course "Optometric Aspects of Pediatric Ophthalmology," authored by Dr. Petrosyan, which provided the foundation for both theoretical instruction and hands-on training in pediatric vision function. The program also featured interactive discussions of complex clinical cases, introduced modern concepts of vision therapy and visual rehabilitation, and supported the enhancement of school vision screening methodology for ophthalmologists from Yerevan, AECP Diagnostic Eye Clinics, and partner institutions in the regions.

One of the outcomes of the visit was the production of a series of educational video tutorials based on the course, creating a sustainable learning resource for Armenian ophthalmologists and future trainees.

The mission also fostered collaboration on clinical research, as well as preparation of a scientific manuscript co-authored by AECP on the school vision screening program, while the AECP Grand Rounds on optometry provided an important platform for professional exchange. Together, these efforts laid the foundation for several new initiatives that will continue to strengthen pediatric eye care and enhance the role of optometry in Armenia.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Tamara Petrosyan for her unwavering dedication in sharing her knowledge, and continued commitment to advancing pediatric eye care and optometric practice in Armenia. Through partnerships like these, we continue to build local expertise, foster innovation, and improve the quality of vision care for children across the country.

📣 AECP Grand Rounds: OptometryJoin us for the next AECP Grand Rounds dedicated to Optometry on July 28, from 7:00 PM–8:0...
26/07/2026

📣 AECP Grand Rounds: Optometry

Join us for the next AECP Grand Rounds dedicated to Optometry on July 28, from 7:00 PM–8:00 PM (Yerevan time). Zoom access will open at 6:45 PM.

This educational session will feature expert presentations and discussion on:

👁️ Dry Eye and Refractive Errors
👓 Multifocal or Monovision Correction for Presbyopia

Guest Speakers:
🔹 Dr. Ruzanna Melikyan (Armenia) – Founder and President of the Optometry Association of Armenia, Ophthalmologist-Optometrist
🔹 Dr. Tamara Petrosyan Tamara Petrosyan (USA) – Associate Clinical Professor, College of Optometry and NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health (East New York)

✅ Advance registration is required:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B_jbRkNOQKaz1s5srnssgQ #/registration

We look forward to welcoming ophthalmologists, optometrists, eye care professionals, students, and all those interested in advancing vision care.

For inquiries:
📞 +374 95 577964
📞 +374 55 577963

AECP continues to support the development of services in Armenia - an emerging field that offers new opportunities to...
24/07/2026

AECP continues to support the development of services in Armenia - an emerging field that offers new opportunities to patients with complex corneal conditions and severe ocular surface disease.

Through our long-lasting collaboration with Dr. Ruzanna Melikyan (Armenian Association of Optometrists, Optic, Armenia) and Dr. Gary Mikaelian (Hedgehog Research Inc., USA), we are expanding access to international expertise and knowledge exchange.

As part of this partnership, Dr. Ruzanna Melikyan last week participated in the EuroScoli seminar led by world-renowned scleral lens expert Daddi Fadel and completed an observership at Astana Vision Clinic.

"This experience was an invaluable opportunity to learn from well-known experts, exchange knowledge with colleagues from different countries, and gain new skills in scleral lens practice. I look forward to applying these insights in Armenia to help expand access to advanced vision care for patients with complex corneal conditions", - said Ruzanna Melikyan.

23/07/2026

🗣️"Everything changed." These were Hamlet's first words after his bandage was removed following his cataract surgery.

His smile is warm and filled with gratitude; his eyes twinkle with hope and his reaction speaks for itself. Indeed, everything can change with just one simple, 15-minute cataract procedure. Sponsor one today: https://eyecareproject.com/product/adult-cataract-surgery/

🏆 AECP Earns Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency! 🏆We are proud to announce that AECP has been awarded the 2026 Plati...
17/07/2026

🏆 AECP Earns Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency! 🏆

We are proud to announce that AECP has been awarded the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency by Candid, the highest level of recognition for nonprofit accountability and excellence.

This achievement reflects AECP's commitment to sharing our impact, financial stewardship, and mission-driven work with our supporters, partners, and the communities we serve. The Platinum Seal demonstrates that AECP meets the highest standards of transparency and provides donors with the information they need to make informed giving decisions.

For over 34 years, AECP has remained dedicated to preventing blindness, providing quality eye care, and saving sight for thousands of patients throughout Armenia. This recognition reinforces our promise to continue serving with integrity, excellence, and transparency.

💙 Thank you to our donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters who make our work possible. Thank you to Candid for recognizing organizations that prioritize accountability, transparency, and trust.

Check out our profile on Candid: https://app.candid.org/profile/7696992/armenian-eyecare-project/?pkId=a134a270-4482-4fbe-9c33-5143e2feecb2&isActive=true

🏆 AECP Earns Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency! 🏆We are proud to announce that AECP has been awarded the 2026 Plati...
17/07/2026

🏆 AECP Earns Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency! 🏆

We are proud to announce that AECP has been awarded the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency by Candid, the highest level of recognition for nonprofit accountability and excellence.

This achievement reflects AECP's commitment to sharing our impact, financial stewardship, and mission-driven work with our supporters, partners, and the communities we serve. The Platinum Seal demonstrates that AECP meets the highest standards of transparency and provides donors with the information they need to make informed giving decisions.

For over 34 years, AECP has remained dedicated to preventing blindness, providing quality eye care, and saving sight for thousands of patients throughout Armenia. This recognition reinforces our promise to continue serving with integrity, excellence, and transparency.

💙 Thank you to our donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters who make our work possible. Thank you to Candid for recognizing organizations that prioritize accountability, transparency, and trust.

Check out our profile on Candid:
https://app.candid.org/profile/7696992/armenian-eyecare-project/?pkId=a134a270-4482-4fbe-9c33-5143e2feecb2&isActive=tru

15/07/2026

It never gets old to see the faces of those whose sight has just been restored! Here are the reactions of just a few happy patients after their bandages were recently removed at the John and Hasmik Mgrdichian AECP Regional Eye Center inside the Spitak Medical Center in Armenia! Thank you to our donors and to the excellent staff at this center for giving these patients and so many others the priceless gift of restored sight and a renewed hope for the future.

AECP’s Gyumri Regional Eye Center (REC) has successfully implanted the second Clareon® PanOptix® Pro intraocular lens (I...
14/07/2026

AECP’s Gyumri Regional Eye Center (REC) has successfully implanted the second Clareon® PanOptix® Pro intraocular lens (IOL) in Armenia.

The surgery was performed by AECP Chief Surgeon Dr. Asatur Hovsepyan together with Dr. Gohar Varosyan, reflecting AECP’s ongoing commitment to introducing advanced ophthalmic technologies through continuous professional education and hands-on training.

The Clareon PanOptix Pro represents the latest generation of trifocal intraocular lens technology, designed to provide high-quality vision at near, intermediate, and far distances while reducing patients' dependence on glasses after cataract surgery.

We are grateful to Alcon for supporting this milestone by providing the innovative intraocular lens. Collaborations like these help ensure that patients in Armenia have access to the latest advancements in vision care.

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