How Nonprofit ACE Global Eradicates Preventable Blindness One Country at a Time with Dr. Kevin Barber (Episode #73)

Dr. Lynn Hellerstein of Vision Beyond Sight speaks with Dr. Kevin Barber, ophthalmologist, cataract surgeon, and president of ACE Global. Kevin talks about causes of preventable blindness like cataracts and refractive errors, and how his experiences with the healthcare of low-income countries and his own diagnosis of muscular dystrophy inspired him to establish ACE Global, a nonprofit aimed at equipping eyecare providers in other countries with skills and resources to eradicate preventable blindness through live and virtual mentorship under residency and fellowship programs driven by donations, partnerships and volunteerism. Dr. Lynn Hellerstein, Developmental Optometrist, co-owner of Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center, P.C., award-winning author and international speaker, holds powerful and inspiring conversations with her guests in the areas of health, wellness, education, sports and psychology. They share their inspirational stories of healing and transformation through their vision expansion. Vision Beyond Sight Podcast will help you see with clarity, gain courage and confidence. Welcome to Vision Beyond Sight! Also available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible and Stitcher.