CureBlindness Global Outreach

Beyond transforming lives locally, Dr. Rostov is dedicated to eliminating preventable blindness worldwide, training surgeons, and expanding access to sight-saving procedures in underserved communities.

Restoring Sight, Transforming Lives Worldwide

Preventable blindness affects millions of people globally, often due to a lack of access to eye care, advanced surgical techniques, or trained specialists. Dr. Audrey Talley Rostov has dedicated her career not only to pioneering cutting-edge vision correction in the U.S. but also to eliminating preventable blindness worldwide through education, training, and direct surgical care.

As an Affiliate Surgeon with the CureBlindness Project, she travels internationally to train surgeons, expand corneal transplant programs, and enhance vision care in underserved communities. Her work has helped thousands of patients regain sight and independence, bridging the gap between medical innovation and humanitarian service.

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Empowering Surgeons, Expanding Access to Vision Care

Dr. Rostov plays a key role in surgeon training and eye-banking initiatives, ensuring that more patients worldwide have access to sight-saving procedures. Her contributions include:

Training Surgeons in Underserved Regions

She leads hands-on surgical training programs in India, Nepal, Ghana, Ethiopia, and Eritrea.
She teaches advanced corneal transplant techniques (DMEK, DSEK, full-thickness transplants).
She educates surgeons on modern cataract surgery and refractive procedures.

Expanding Eye Banking & Transplant Programs

She advocates for the establishment of eye banks in regions where corneal blindness is a leading cause of vision loss.
She works to increase access to corneal tissue donations for life-changing transplants.
She helps develop infrastructure and surgical protocols to ensure the long-term sustainability of eye care programs.

Advancing Medical Training for Eye Care Providers

She has developed educational programs for mid-level ophthalmic practitioners to diagnose and manage corneal disease.
She trains optometrists and nurses in pre- and post-operative care for eye surgeries.
She creates curriculum-based training models for developing eye care teams in LMICs (Lower & Middle-Income Countries).

The Impact of Global Vision Restoration

Every surgery, every surgeon trained, and every eye bank established brings new hope to individuals who might otherwise live in darkness.

Dr. Rostov’s efforts through CureBlindness have:

Restored vision to thousands of people through direct surgical interventions.
Expanded surgical education, creating a network of trained specialists who can provide ongoing care.
Improved quality of life for individuals who can now work, support their families, and live independently.

Her humanitarian commitment is more than just outreach—it’s about building a sustainable future where vision care is accessible to all.

Join the Mission: Support Global Vision Care

You can help support sight-saving initiatives worldwide by learning more about the CureBlindness Project and the impact of global ophthalmology.

Want to know more? Visit CureBlindness.org to explore their life-changing work.
Are you looking for an expert in global vision care? Schedule your consultation with Dr. Rostov and experience award-winning, patient-first eye care.