HelpMeSee Wins Five Gold Awards for VR Training Tech Amid Global Cataract Crisis
Event summary
- HelpMeSee won five Gold awards in the 2025 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Awards for its VR-based cataract surgery training platform.
- The WHO warned on February 11, 2026, that global cataract surgery coverage is unlikely to meet 2030 targets without urgent acceleration.
- HelpMeSee's training system addresses the crisis by providing scalable, zero-risk VR simulation training for Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS).
- The company is expanding surgical capacity across Africa with established training centers in Tanzania, Madagascar, Ghana, and Nigeria.
The big picture
HelpMeSee's recognition comes as the WHO underscores the urgent need for surgical capacity in Africa, where current rates are insufficient to meet rising demand. The company's VR training system addresses critical shortages in trained personnel, offering a scalable solution to a global public health crisis. With over 40 simulators and 15 training centers worldwide, HelpMeSee is positioning itself as a key player in the fight against cataract blindness.
What we're watching
- Scalability
- Whether HelpMeSee can sustain the pace of its expansion across Africa and other underserved regions.
- Impact
- How the adoption of HelpMeSee's training system will affect global cataract surgery rates and health equity.
- Funding
- The level of financial support HelpMeSee can secure to continue its mission amid rising global healthcare demands.
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