KeraLink International Provides 2026 Q2 Update on Programs, Partnerships

Published on July 14, 2026
BALTIMORE—KeraLink International (KLI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to making vision care affordable and accessible, announced that as the second quarter of 2026 closes, the group continues to build steady momentum across clinical training, innovation, and mission-aligned partnerships. The announcement highlighted that Q2 reinforced a singular focus on converting progress into quantifiable advancements in the availability of high-quality eyecare. “This quarter, together with our partners, we impacted 247,572 people through programs that expand access to quality eyecare, bringing our total impact to 4 million,” said Michelle Bockman, CEO of Keralink International. “Behind every number is a person, family, or community with greater access to the care they need, and every milestone brings us closer to ending avoidable blindness.”
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