March 22, 2019

An optometrist’s role at the intersection of good vision and road safety

Global Executive Director

Organisation: Vision Impact Institute

On World Optometry Day, Kristan Gross on an optometrist’s role at the intersection of good vision and road safety. Today we mark World Day of Optometry and shine a spotlight on optometrists around the world who play a critical role in ensuring good vision for everyone — everywhere. When we address how quality vision care…

May 25, 2017

Africa Day: Supporting Advocacy Efforts through Research in Africa

Kristan Gross

Global Executive Director

Organisation: Vision Impact Institute

For Africa Day, Kristan Gross, Global Executive Director, Vision Impact Institute writes about eye health in Africa and the impact of Uncorrected Refractive Errors in children. As a child, I was fortunate to have family friends who served as missionaries in numerous locations around the world. Perhaps this early introduction to a global mindset laid the…