10/09/2026
What will it take to expand access to quality cataract surgery where the need is greatest? The answer requires perspectives from across the global eye health community.
HelpMeSee and Healthcare Information For All - HIFA are inviting experts, partners, policymakers, educators, and global health leaders to contribute to a weeklong discussion on cataract blindness, surgical quality, and simulation-based training, October 8–14.
We want to hear from those working directly with these challenges:
- What barriers are limiting access to quality cataract surgery?
- Where are the greatest gaps in surgical training and workforce development?
- How can simulation help prepare cataract surgeons for the transition from training to clinical practice?
- What partnerships and systems are needed to create lasting surgical capacity?
Your experience can help inform a broader global conversation.
Join the HIFA discussion and share your perspective: https://brnw.ch/21x6hY4
We are delighted to announce the HIFA Spotlight: Cataract Blindness, Surgical Quality, and the Value of Simulation-Based Training. The main discussion will start officially on World Sight Day, 8 October. You are welcome to join and share experiences at any time from today.