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Global Ophthalmology Emory
T
he idea for what is now called Global Ophthalmology at Emory (GO-Emory) originated in 2009
when Danny Haddad, then director of the International Trachoma Initiative (ITI), joined Emory Eye
Center Director Timothy Olsen and faculty member Paul
Courtright in a seminal conversation about building a
global vision initiative at Emory.
The idea took hold, aided by some dedicated advocates
and partners. Courtright and fellow faculty member Susan
Lewallen helped provide framework and architecture for
the program early on. Emory Global Health vice president
Jeffrey Koplan and world-renowned epidemiologist Willam
Foege provided guidance to help the program take shape.
The group sought partnerships with Atlanta organizations
such as ITI, The Carter Center, and the CDC and with
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vision-focused groups such as the Lions Lighthouse and
Center for the Visually Im Z\