Andrew Bastawrous
Eye Surgeon & Social Entrepreneur | Delivering Eye Care to the Developing World
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Dr. Andrew Bastawrous is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated his career to improving access to eye care in the developing world.
He is the co-founder and CEO of Peek Vision, a social enterprise that leverages smartphone technology to provide comprehensive eye exams and treatment in underserved communities. Bastawrous was named a TED Fellow in 2015 for his innovative work, which has reached over 5 million people in more than 15 countries.
His keynotes share the inspiring story of Peek Vision's growth and the transformative impact of using technology to deliver affordable, high-quality eye care to those who need it most.
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A new way to fund health care for the most vulnerable
In 2011, eye surgeon and TED Fellow Andrew Bastawrous developed a smartphone app that brings quality eye care to remote communities, helping people avoid losing their sight to curable or preventable conditions. Along the way, he noticed a problem: strict funding regulations meant that he could only operate on people with specific diseases, leaving many others without resources for treatment. In this passionate talk, Bastawrous calls for a new health care funding model that's flexible and ambitious -- to deliver better health to everyone, whatever their needs are.
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