Lumina Eye Care was founded by a team of experienced ophthalmologists who shared a common conviction: that avoidable blindness — from glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, uncorrected refractive error, and childhood amblyopia — remains a preventable burden in sub-Saharan Africa. They established Lumina to combine specialist-level care with active community engagement and public health programming. The name “Lumina,” rooted in the Latin for light, reflects our purpose: to bring clarity and vision to every life we touch.