The newly elected president of the Caribbean Council for the Blind and the Visually Impaired, Bhawani Persad, joins Virmala to discuss the organization’s renewed vision for advancing eye care across the region.
The interview explores the challenges facing persons living with blindness and visual impairment, the importance of early detection and accessible services, and the role of regional collaboration in strengthening support systems.
Bhawani also highlights the impact of the Eye Care Caribbean initiative and outlines key priorities for improving vision care throughout the Caribbean.