Royal Family Highlights Duchess Sophie's Commonwealth Contributions to Eye Health
The Royal Family has publicly acknowledged and highlighted the significant contributions of Duchess Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, particularly her work in promoting eye health within the Commonwealth. This recognition follows her recent visit to Antigua and Barbuda, where she served as the Global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). During her visit, Duchess Sophie attended the inaugural Global Summit for Eye Health, held concurrently with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. She engaged with cataract patients, surgeons, and nurses at a local eye clinic, including medical professionals who had received training in India through the Cure Blindness program. The Duchess also visited a new primary eye care unit in St. John's, where she met patients who had recently regained their sight. In her address at the summit, she passionately argued that the treatment of avoidable blindness is as crucial as any other health challenge, emphasizing that it has been o...
