Andreas has a background in ophthalmic research and epidemiology, holding a Ph.D in Vision Sciences (UK) and a Master of Public Health (NZ). For the past 30 years, he has worked in various eye care sectors, including academia, private sector, nongovernment sector, and the UN system.

Andreas has a background in ophthalmic research and epidemiology, holding a Ph.D in Vision Sciences (UK) and a Master of Public Health (NZ). For the past 30 years, he has worked in various eye care sectors, including academia, private sector, nongovernment sector, and the UN system.

He joined WHO in 2011, leading the WHO Eye Care Programme at the Regional Office for the Western Pacific Region. He currently acts as Technical Advisor to the Vision and Eye Care Programme at WHO Headquarters.

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