The Andrew Dougherty Vision Foundation (ADVF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a bold mission: to eliminate preventable blindness worldwide by the year 2050 through cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.
ADVF was established by Dr. Paul Dougherty, a renowned ophthalmologist, in honor of his son, Andrew, who tragically passed away at the age of five. Driven by a deep personal loss and a profound understanding of the devastating impact of vision impairment, Dr.Dougherty channeled his grief into a mission to eradicate preventable blindness worldwide.