Blogs | CBM UK

Dani, wearing a salmon shirt has his eyes examined by Vincent, an ophthalmologist.

October 10, 2024

What is a Cataract? Key Eye Conditions Explained

At CBM we believe that everyone deserves the chance to see the world clearly. Today on World Sight Day, Poonam Shah, Inclusive Eye Health Advisor at CBM Global tells us more about several key eye conditions which CBM is working to diagnose and treat.

Hadiza, wearing purple glasses, looks into the camera.

October 8, 2024

Four ways to maintain healthy eyes for children this World Sight Day

The countdown is on to World Sight Day this Thursday, 10th October 2024! This year’s focus is on child eye health, with the goal to encourage and inspire children across the world to look after their eyes. Here are some important tips from our friends at IAPB:

September 13, 2024

“I left working in a major hospital and entered the world of global eye health.”

When CBM Global’s Inclusive Eye Health Advisor, Poonam Shah visited CBM UK she told us more about her role and how she came to work in the world of global eye health.

Nurse Peace removes Velena's eye patch after cataract surgery.

August 21, 2024

Our top three recommendations for UK Aid Match grant holders in supporting and improving disability inclusion within their projects

When CBM UK's Dorota Kachniarz met with Emma Hayward from Mannion Daniels, she shared her top three tips for supporting and improving disability inclusion in international development projects.

A group of people gathered outdoors for a photograph. Some stand, some sit holding crutches

August 8, 2024

How can we build in disability inclusion at grassroots levels?

A recent discussion with our three Actions for Change partners, in Bangladesh, Kenya and Nepal, reflected on simple, practical and effective approaches for grassroots disability inclusion.