Silvana Torres, 31, was born and raised in San Juan Nepomuceno, Paraguay. She graduated as a Medical Doctor from Universidad del Pacífico in 2018. She later completed her specialization in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery at Fundación Visión, accredited by the Universidad Católica “Nuestra Señora de la Asunción,” graduating in 2023.

Silvana Torres, 31, was born and raised in San Juan Nepomuceno, Paraguay. She graduated as a Medical Doctor from Universidad del Pacífico in 2018. She later completed her specialization in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery at Fundación Visión, accredited by the Universidad Católica “Nuestra Señora de la Asunción,” graduating in 2023. In 2026, she completed her fellowship in Medical and Surgical Retina at Fundación Visión, also accredited by the same university.

Throughout her training, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to eye health, medical education, and equitable access to quality ophthalmic care, particularly for vulnerable populations. Her professional interests focus on medical and surgical retina, as well as the impact of blindness prevention initiatives within Latin American communities.

In 2026, she was selected as a Young Systems Leader by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), an international recognition awarded to emerging leaders committed to strengthening eye health systems and developing sustainable and innovative solutions for blindness prevention worldwide.