Antigua and Barbuda continues to shine in the ‘eyes’ of the world

(PointeXpress)Antigua and Barbuda continues to demonstrate in tangible ways, that size is not a determinant of a country’s influence and impact on the world stage. As the high-level week of activities took place during the United Nations General Assembly, one such event was Antigua and Barbuda’s convening of an influential gathering of leaders to discuss a major health issue affecting countries at every corner of the globe. The discussion on vision and eye health results from the need to address a fundamental global economic, social, and development issue on which Antigua and Barbuda is seeking to show leadership. Held on the margins of the UN General Assembly, the High-Level Breakfast was also attended by Antigua and Barbuda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Walton Webson, a leading advocate on the world stage for the blind and visually impaired. In attendance and addressing the forum, was Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who donned a pair of Love Your Eyes glasses as a symbolic gesture of his support for available, accessible, and affordable eye care for all. “The world faces many complex challenges. Climate change is an obvious example, and we must fight every day to address those challenges. However, some issues are straightforward and non-controversial. Healthy vision is one and it can be solved this decade,” Prime Minister Browne declared. “Eye health is more than a health issue; it’s a sustainable development issue. Improving access to eye health is achievable, practical, and cross-cutting,” he further