Oxford Global Health Society & OxEye: Fireside Chat with Prof Andrew Bastawrous of Peek Vision
The Oxford Global Health Society and Oxford Ophthalmology Society (OxEye) are delighted to invite Prof Andrew Bastawrous for a fireside chat on May 20, 2026. Andrew will share his journey building Peek Vision, a social enterprise bringing smartphone-based eye health systems to the world.
About Andrew Bastawrous:
Andrew is an Ophthalmologist (Eye Surgeon), Professor in Global Eye Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Co-Founder & CEO of Peek Vision and Co-Founder of the Vision Catalyst Fund. He has worked and undertaken research in over twenty countries including two years living in Kenya, where he was leading a major eye disease study and the development and testing of the earliest versions of Peek’s smartphone-based eye health systems which has now been used to reach over 20 million people.
Andrew has been listed as one of the world’s 30 most influential people in public health, has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, is a TED Speaker and TED Fellow, Rolex Laureate, World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, Ashoka Fellow and UBS Global Visionary. In 2023 Andrew was awarded the Tallberg Leadership Prize and an OBE in the UK King’s Birthday Honours.
Peek Vision, a social enterprise using technology, data and partnerships to help bring better eye health services and restore sight to millions of people. Come and hear how Peek is working with communities and health systems to make vision screening and care more accessible, equitable and impactful.
About the Event
This virtual, public event is open to anyone to join, including those outside of Oxford University.