Know The Glow

Know The Glow We help parents see their child’s vision in a new light. Because no child should go blind from a preventable eye disease.

Ben's Story, as told by Know the Glow Founder Megan Webber--

“When I was looking back at family photos, I noticed my son Benjamin had a recurring golden flash in his left eye- but I didn’t think too much about it. My sister called to tell me about a TV show she’d seen that warned about the dangers of ‘cat’s eye reflection.’ She had noticed a similar glow in Benjamin’s left eye from photos she’d t

aken during a family trip. Her concern motivated me to call my pediatrician straight away. Ultimately, Benjamin was diagnosed with Coat’s Disease. We were stunned…

Benjamin was legally blind in his left eye, but hadn’t exhibited any of the typical signs of blindness, like bumping into walls or rubbing his eyes. What I didn’t know then was that this gold flash, invisible to the naked eye, could indicate at least 20 different eye diseases or conditions- some of them are even life threatening. Once our family overcame the immediate crisis and we settled back into daily life, I couldn’t stop thinking about The Glow. As I learned more, I felt an obligation to help parents see their child’s vision in a new light. Because, like Benjamin, no child should go blind from a preventable eye disease.”

Big news: KnowTheGlow is now partnering with CBM Global Disability Inclusion to reach more children, strengthen early de...
08/14/2026

Big news: KnowTheGlow is now partnering with CBM Global Disability Inclusion to reach more children, strengthen early detection systems, and ensure no child is left behind when it comes to eye health.

CBM has been working in some of the world's most underserved communities for over a century, bringing eye care, disability inclusion support, and education to millions — including countless children.

Together, we're going to expand awareness of The Glow and build pathways that connect families to the care that can save their child's sight or life.

This is about more than awareness. It's about access. It's about making sure every child, no matter where they're born, has a fighting chance.

We're excited to work alongside you, CBM. Let's change some lives together.

Learn more about CBM Global Disability Inclusion: https://cbm-global.org

Prevent childhood blindness today! Help us share awareness, and follow the link to our page to learn about preventable c...
08/13/2026

Prevent childhood blindness today! Help us share awareness, and follow the link to our page to learn about preventable childhood eye diseases.

URL: https://campaign.knowtheglow.org/lebanon/

Here is one of the graphics from our current digital campaign running in Lebanon, where we are spreading the word and helping to stop blindness in its tracks!

08/13/2026

Nepal is taking child eye health seriously.

They're integrating child eye health into their entire primary healthcare system.

Now, every routine child health checkup will include eye health screening. Early detection built into the system.

Why does this matter?

Early childhood eye screening isn't universal. In Nepal, most children had no access to routine eye checks, especially in rural areas.

That's changing now.

This is what real prevention looks like.

Read more 👉 https://english.nepalnews.com/s/health/integrated-child-eye-health-programme-launched-to-strengthen-nepals-health-system/

For 20 years, the Jack McGovern Coats' Disease Foundation — one of KnowTheGlow's earliest partners — has brought hope to...
08/13/2026

For 20 years, the Jack McGovern Coats' Disease Foundation — one of KnowTheGlow's earliest partners — has brought hope to families affected by Coats' Disease through groundbreaking research, patient support, education, and a global community dedicated to finding a cure.

This August, they're marking the milestone with a full Celebration Week:

✔️ Topgolf Fundraiser
Sunday, Aug 23 | Burlingame, CA

A relaxed, family-friendly kickoff to Celebration Week. Come swing by and meet the community.

Register: https://coatsdiseasefoundation.networkforgood.com/events/97894-topgolf-to-benefit-the-jack-mcgovern-coats-disease-foundation

✔️ 20th Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner
Thursday, Aug 27 | Crystal Springs Golf Course

A day on the green followed by stories, an auction, and a paddle raise for the cause.

Register: https://coatsdiseasefoundation.networkforgood.com/events/96651-2026-jack-mcgovern-coats-disease-foundation-golf-tournament

✔️ 20th Anniversary Gala
Friday, Aug 28 | City Club of San Francisco

An elegant evening honoring the people who've helped make 20 years of progress possible.

Register: https://coatsdiseasefoundation.networkforgood.com/events/102331-an-evening-of-gratitude-and-vision

Twenty years of progress. One partner we're proud to stand beside.

We hope to see you there!

Dr. Shamfa Peart is fighting to save children's sight — and lives — in Jamaica's only pediatric eye clinic.Last month al...
08/12/2026

Dr. Shamfa Peart is fighting to save children's sight — and lives — in Jamaica's only pediatric eye clinic.

Last month alone, she treated two children with The Glow in their eyes.

For over 15 years, Dr. Peart and her team at Bustamante Hospital for Children have been on the frontlines of childhood eye cancer, retinopathy of prematurity, and other conditions that can steal sight before a child ever starts school.

They have a dedicated OR every week, free healthcare since 2008, and families who almost never abandon treatment once a diagnosis is made.

But they're working in a 60-year-old hospital. They lost their only specialist who makes prosthetic eyes. And cutting-edge treatments like intra-arterial chemotherapy aren't available yet in Jamaica.

Still, Dr. Peart is hopeful. She's exploring new therapies, training the next generation of eye care providers, and drawing on connections with institutions like St. Jude and Bascom Palmer when Jamaica's resources reach their limit.

Her vision is simple: No child should lose sight or life to a condition that could have been caught in time.

Read Dr. Peart's full story and see how one dedicated physician is shaping the future of pediatric eye care in Jamaica: https://knowtheglow.org/introducing-dr-shamfa-peart/

Nearly 80% of The Glow is first spotted by someone who knows the child best. That someone could be you.This Children's E...
08/11/2026

Nearly 80% of The Glow is first spotted by someone who knows the child best. That someone could be you.

This Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, take 1 minute to learn what warning signs to look for.

A white glow in flash photos isn't always harmless. It can be an early sign of retinoblastoma, cataracts, and more than 20 other serious eye conditions. When caught early, most are treatable.

Tag a parent, grandparent, teacher, or caregiver who needs to see this.

FOLLOW for more tips on protecting your child's sight.

When Chelsea took her one-year-old son Dominic to his first eye appointment, she was only expecting to find out if he ne...
08/10/2026

When Chelsea took her one-year-old son Dominic to his first eye appointment, she was only expecting to find out if he needed glasses like his older sister. He did — he was farsighted. So he got glasses and started regular monitoring with a pediatric ophthalmologist.

Nearly a year and a half later, at what seemed like a routine follow-up, the doctor's demeanor quietly shifted. She noticed something concerning in both of Dominic's eyes and told Chelsea he needed to be seen at BC Children's Hospital right away.

By the end of that day, Chelsea and her husband Mervin learned their son had bilateral Retinoblastoma — an aggressive cancer in both eyes.

What followed was a series of tests, treatments, and a fight to save Dominic's vision.
Today, Dominic is still in treatment, but he's responding. And despite everything, he's still the same energetic, fearless little boy who loves hockey, soccer, and cars.

Chelsea says there was never a visible glow. No warning signs in photos. The cancer was only caught because of that early eye exam.

Read Dominic's full Glow Story here: https://knowtheglow.org/dominics-glow-story-2/

If your child hasn't had a comprehensive eye exam, consider scheduling one today. Early detection saves lives.

FOLLOW for more real stories + signs every week.

If you see The Glow once, be alert, but if you see it twice and in the same eye, be active.Visit our website to learn ho...
08/07/2026

If you see The Glow once, be alert, but if you see it twice and in the same eye, be active.

Visit our website to learn how identifying The Glow in dim lighting or in flash photos of a child’s eye can help to fight childhood blindness at KnowTheGlow.org.

08/06/2026

Hannah Hampton was told she might never compete in elite-level sport.

Born with strabismus, she faced broken fingers, bloody noses, and constant doubt about her vision.

Today, she's England's goalkeeper and a Euro 2025 champion.

“I know it wouldn't have been possible without eyecare when I was young,” Hampton said. “I was one of the lucky ones who could get care.”

Millions of children live with treatable vision conditions. Your child deserves the same chance.

Read more about Hannah 👉 https://nzoptics.co.nz/live-articles/stars-and-their-eyes-hannah-hampton/

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