Brien Holden Vision Institute
The Brien Holden Vision Institute is an Australian non-profit company which over 25 years has worked with a global network of partners to advance eye research and translate its discoveries into breakthrough products. It has developed contact lenses that provide safe vision correction and is now focussed on creating revolutionary new products for the most common eye conditions that affect the sight of billions worldwide. The Institute also applies its vision research more broadly – in novel materials to fight infection and alternative ways to diagnose disease – channels a percentage of its royalties into efforts to deliver eye care to people in need and provides postgraduate research opportunities for outstanding students from around the world.
Web site: www.brienholdenvision.org
Global Founding Corporate Patron
CIBA VISIONCIBA VISION was created to help people enjoy one of life’s most precious gifts: healthy vision. It is the eye care unit of Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS), one of the world’s leading providers of healthcare solutions.
With worldwide headquarters since 1980 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, CIBA VISION develops and manufactures contact lenses and lens care products to meet the evolving eye care needs of Eye Care Professionals (ECPs) and their patients/consumers. With CIBA VISION locations in more than 30 countries, and partnerships with local distributors, CIBA VISION products and services are available in more than 70 countries and serve an estimated 125 million contact lens wearers around the world.
At the heart of our business is a relentless desire to make a difference in people’s lives by improving, protecting and preserving eyesight. This commitment, which requires exceptionally high quality standards and cutting-edge innovation, is best expressed in the CIBA VISION mission statement, “Shared Passion for Healthy Vision and Better Life.”
“CIBA VISION is committed to helping people worldwide achieve healthy vision. Thanks to our long-standing partnership with Optometry Giving Sight, we are seeing a significant difference in the way vision care services are delivered in the developing world. Since 2003, Optometry Giving Sight has committed more than $4 million USD to sight-saving projects around the world, which have helped:
- Screen and provide basic eye care services to more than 1.7 million people
- Train more than 1,500 eye care personnel
- Create more than 100 vision centers and optical workshops
We are proud to be associated with an organization that shares our passion for healthy vision and better life.”
Andrea Saia, President, CIBA VISION
Optometry Giving Sight, Global Advisory Board Member
CooperVision
CooperVision, a unit of The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NYSE: COO), is one of the world's leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of monthly, two-week and daily disposable contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, thereby creating real advantages for customers and wearers.
Web site: CooperVisionAcknowledgement
Optometry Giving Sight would like to acknowledge the invaluable support that it has received from Advocates for International Development and specifically the provision of pro bono legal services by Hogan Lovells Studio Legale in Italy and Wong and Partners (a division of Baker & McKenzie International) in Malaysia.
How Can Your Company Get Involved?
We welcome the opportunity to speak with optical companies who may be interested in becoming Corporate Sponsors of Optometry Giving Sight. Full details on sponsorship options can be obtained by contacting us.
