Professor Kovin Naidoo, CEO of Brien Holden Vision Institute, has received the Henry B. Peters Memorial Award from the American Academy of Optometry. The award recognises “exemplary contributions to public health and/or environmental vision over many years”.
In announcing the award, provided by the American Optometric Foundation, the academy commented, “Dr. Naidoo is an outstanding academic, researcher, educator, and public health innovator who has been revolutionising access and delivery of eye care in Africa, and for the poor and disadvantaged throughout the world.”
