Press Releases

October 2008: UBC faculty members win prestigious International Blindness Prevention Award

Two UBC faculty members, Dr. Paul Courtright and his wife Dr. Susan Lewallen, have won the prestigious International Blindness Prevention Award for 2008 from the American Academy of Ophthalmology(AAO).

Share this press release:

More Seva Stories and News

The Ripple Effect of Vision: A Journey from Madurai to Seva Canada

August 27, 2025

Nearly 30 years ago, while working for a UK corporation supporting volunteer programs in India, a young professional found himself in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It

Seeing the Ripples of Your Compassion

August 27, 2025

Dear Seva Canada Supporters, Thank you for your steadfast support of Seva Canada. In a world facing so much turbulence, your commitment is a grounding

From Blurred Vision to a Bright Future: Prebheksya’s Story

August 26, 2025

Thirteen-year-old Prebheksya sat in her classroom in rural Nepal, struggling to read the blackboard, her textbooks, and even see the faces of her friends. She

Where Compassion Meets Precision: The Global Impact of Aurolab

August 26, 2025

At Aurolab’s manufacturing facility in Madurai, India, precision and purpose fill every corner. Young women from nearby villages expertly operate advanced machinery, producing intraocular lenses