Young Systems Leader: Silvana Torres

Dr. Silvana Torres is a practicing ophthalmologist and Foundation Vision specialist committed to improving access to high-quality eye care in underserved populations. Her clinical and public health work focuses on the prevention and treatment of avoidable blindness, particularly cataract, refractive error, and other major causes of vision impairment.

Dr. Torres has been actively involved in community-based eye health programmes, outreach initiatives, and capacity-building efforts aimed at strengthening sustainable eye care delivery systems. Through collaboration with global eye health partners, she contributes to advancing integrated, people-centred eye care approaches that align with international goals to reduce preventable blindness.

Passionate about equitable health care, Dr. Torres advocates for innovation, workforce development, and improved access to essential eye services to ensure that individuals and communities can achieve better vision and quality of life.