Judges have chosen “Shakul’s Eyes” by Marijn Fidder of Uganda as the Professional Photo of the Year, and “Makalika and her son post-surgery,” by Darren James in Samoa, as the Amateur Photo of the Year.
“Makalika and her son post-surgery,” taken by Darren James in Samoa, won the Amateur Photo of the Year in IAPB’s World Sight Day Photo Competition. © Darren James.
Celebrating a decade of powerful storytelling through imagery, this year’s photo competition showcased the beauty, diversity and impact of eye health when it is available, accessible and affordable to all. Photographers from around the world captured inspiring moments that tell the story of what it truly means to be able to #LoveYourEyes. Darren James was named Amateur Photo of the Year for the image Makalika and her son post-surgery, taken in Samoa, while Marijn Fidder won the Professional Photo of the Year with Shakul’s Eyes, which was taken in Uganda.
“Shakul’s Eyes,” taken by Marijn Fidder in Uganda, was named as the Professional Photo of the Year. © Marijn Fidder.
Since its launch in 2015, the World Sight Day Photo Competition has become one of the most prominent global showcases for eye health photography. To mark the 10th anniversary, IAPB has unveiled a special digital exhibition, “Celebrating 10 Years of the World Sight Day Photo Competition,” highlighting standout images and photographers from the past decade.
