The HelpMeSee Board of Directors has
appointed Doug May President and Chief Executive Officer. May, previously the
organization’s Chief Operating Officer, assumed the role on September 16, 2026, and will lead its work training Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) — a high-quality procedure that restores sight to people blinded by cataract at a fraction of the cost of the alternatives.

HelpMeSee and HMS Vision Private Limited announced the launch of a cataract surgery simulation-based training initiative in Guwahati, India, in partnership with Sri Sankaradeva Nethralaya (SSDN), aimed at building immediate surgical capacity in Northeast India. Training began in April at SSDN’s campus.

HelpMeSee is featured in Healthier Together, a branded content series presented by the WHO Foundation. The short film showcases how HelpMeSee is addressing the global cataract backlog by training cataract surgical skills through high-fidelity, simulation-based surgical education. The content was paid for by Cisco and produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, the commercial content division of BBC Studios.

In a major milestone for eye health in Africa, HelpMeSee, in collaboration with Eleta Eye Institute (EEI) and Christian Blind Mission (CBM), is launching the HelpMeSee Simulation-based Training Center at EEI in Ibadan, Nigeria — a pioneering initiative designed to address the region’s cataract blindness epidemic through the most comprehensive Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) simulation-based training program in the world.

HelpMeSee, a global nonprofit committed to ending preventable cataract blindness, is honored to be featured in a compelling episode of Empowered, hosted by Meg Ryan airing on public television affiliates. This inspiring episode provides an in-depth look at the work HelpMeSee is pioneering in addressing the dire cataract blindness global health crisis through simulation-based training.

HelpMeSee, the global non-profit leader in simulation-based ophthalmic training, unveiled its Comprehensive Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) Training System at the French-Speaking African Ophthalmology Society (SAFO) conference. Set for a global rollout in Q2 2026.

The 2025 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Awards are given for work in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sales Enablement, Future of Work, and Education Technology. HelpMeSee, a leader in innovative cataract surgery simulation-based training, won five coveted Brandon Hall Group Gold awards.

HelpMeSee, a global nonprofit dedicated to ending the burden of preventable cataract blindness, is proud to announce the election of Dr. Jack Cioffi to its Board of Directors.

HelpMeSee expands its Latin American training network, partnering in Guatemala and Colombia to grow surgical simulation and cataract treatment access.

HelpMeSee appears on Empowered with Meg Ryan, sharing solutions to the global cataract blindness crisis. Watch the episode airing nationwide in April.