Visualiza is a pioneer in eye care in Guatemala and now offers the HelpMeSee cataract surgery simulator. This innovative tool revolutionizes ophthalmology surgical training. We are the second country in Latin America to acquire this cutting-edge technology.
The incorporation of this technology positions Visualiza as a regional benchmark in surgical education, paving the way for Guatemala to become a global center for cataract surgery training.
During the month of March, we had the honor of participating in the SEVA & Socios In-Person Meeting, an important gathering organized as part of the Mentees Global Sight Initiative. Representing our team were Commercial Director Emilio Crespo and Architect Juan Francisco Yee, CEO of Visualiza, who joined leaders and professionals committed to eliminating avoidable blindness.
The main objectives of this meeting were:
To foster trust and collaboration among partner institutions.
To share knowledge, challenges, lessons learned, skills, and successful strategies.
To closely observe how model hospitals provide comprehensive care to their patients and lead the fight against avoidable blindness in their countries.
Our Pediatric Day Group held a very special pediatric day at the municipal school, where we had the opportunity to serve 600 children. With our hearts set on each visit, we sought more than just to evaluate: we wanted to listen, accompany, and care.
From this activity, 75 children directly benefited through our social program “Ventanitas de Luz,” an initiative that aims to detect and support children with vision problems early on, which could affect their learning and quality of life. Thanks to this program, these children now have a new opportunity to see clearly and grow with more confidence.
Committed to Vision, a successful eye health event was also held at the Sumpango Cultural Center in Sacatepéquez, with the valuable support of the Sumpango Municipal Women’s Department.
During the event, various activities focused on the community’s eye health were carried out, including:
Patient recruitment for surgery
Description and guidance on proper lens use.
Sale of low-cost ophthalmic medications.
Donation of lenses and surgeries, as part of our social commitment.
