Humanitarian Ophthalmology
in Brazil

The Drudi e Almeida Institute is a leading ophthalmology center in São Paulo, Brazil, committed to both clinical excellence and humanitarian work to prevent avoidable blindness.

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About the Institute

The Drudi e Almeida Institute (Instituto Drudi e Almeida) is a comprehensive ophthalmology center located in São Paulo, Brazil, founded by Dr. Fernando Macei Drudi and Dr. Priscilla R. de Almeida. With over 300,000 patients treated and 30,000 surgeries performed, the Institute is a reference in the treatment of cataracts, keratoconus, glaucoma, retina, strabismus, and oculoplastics.

The Institute comprises six specialized units: the Cataract Institute, Keratoconus Institute, Glaucoma Institute, Retina Institute, Strabismus Institute, and Oculoplastic Institute. Each unit is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based protocols.

2019 Champalimaud Vision Award

World's Largest Prize in Humanitarian Ophthalmology

The 2019 Champalimaud Vision Award — the world's largest prize in humanitarian ophthalmology, worth €1 million — was awarded to three Brazilian institutions: IPEPO/Unifesp, Fundação Altino Ventura, and UNICAMP.

Dr. Fernando Drudi participates as a volunteer surgeon in initiatives linked to IPEPO/Unifesp, contributing his expertise in cataract and keratoconus surgery to provide high-quality treatment to patients who cannot afford private care.

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