India’s blind given ‘miracle gift’ of sight
Cataract is a leading cause of blindness in India.
About the project
Cataract sufferers across India will regain their sight – as part of our project to restore vision for two million people in 14 countries, with our partner, CBM.
They are among the world’s 45 million blind people, most living in the poorest countries. But more than two-thirds of cases could have been prevented, or are treatable.
For just US$30 each, a simple 15-minute cataract operation can restore sight for around 17 million of the world’s blind people. The benefits go far beyond the individual’s quality of life. It means they can play a full and active role in their family, their community and the wider economy.
By 2010 we aim to provide:
- Nearly two million sight-restoring cataracts surgeries in 14 countries
- Operations by long-term CBM partners, chosen for professional ability, accountability, transparency, good governance and management, community respect.
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“…Intra Ocular Lenses (IOL) for two million cataract patients a year with state-of-the-art procedures … is miraculously providing sight to those who would otherwise be blind. ”CEO, CBM, Dr William McAllister
- PERIOD
- 2007 - 2010
- PARTNER
- CBM, formerly known as Christian Blind Mission – UK