Dr. Mattan Arazi is an ophthalmology resident, global health researcher, and Co-Founder of Sheba Global Ophthalmology (SGO) at Sheba Medical Center, Israel. Based in the Middle East, SGO provides sustainable eye care solutions while supporting global efforts to end preventable blindness.

A rising academic global ophthalmologist, Mattan graduated valedictorian from the Technion Medical School and achieved the highest national score on Israel’s Ophthalmology Residency Exam. He has published extensively, authored book chapters, and serves as Clinical Coordinator for the Global Retinoblastoma (RB) Study. His research spans global eye health priorities, including barriers to cataract surgical coverage in LMICs, RAAB-based surgical outcomes, trachoma, malarial retinopathy, and RB.

Mattan facilitated the Silk Road RB Project, enabling Afghan children with RB to access life-saving care in Pakistan. As Co-Chair of the IAPB Humanitarian Response Working Group, he advocates for integrating eye health into emergency frameworks, establishing referral pathways, and expanding specialized training in resource-limited regions.

Committed to addressing epistemic injustice in global health, Mattan empowers researchers in the Global South. Currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health for Eye Care at LSHTM, he continues to drive innovation and advocacy in global eye health. He was recognized with the 2023 David Hunter Cherwek, MD Award for his contributions to advancing equity worldwide.