HCP in the Media
“Duk County” documentary has been selected for Mountainfilm
This Jordan Campbell film stars HCP Co-Director Dr. Geoff Tabin, Dr. Alan Crandall, John Dau & others. It follows an eye care mission to South Sudan.[more]
Outside Magazine gives “Second Suns” a rave review!
“Second Suns should be required reading for anybody with an interest in humanitarian philanthropy...”[more]
Ophthalmic technology company, Optos, highlights HCP
Optos, a retinal imaging tech company and supporter of the HCP, highlighted HCP's work in a blog post.[more]
New article & film clip on National Geographic Adventure Blog
"Restoring Vision and Peace in the New South Sudan" on the National Geographic Adventure Blog was written by Jordan Campbell.[more]
Nepalese website features Tilganga’s successful cornea donation campaign
As a result of Tilganga’s work with two local hospitals in Nepal, there have been 87 cornea donations.[more]
HCP's Dr. Sanduk Ruit featured on German TV
Dr. Ruit is shown hiking to a high-altitude, remote village in Nepal and completing eye screenings and cataract surgeries. [more]
“Second Suns” book focuses on HCP Co-Founders Drs. Sanduk Ruit & Geoff Tabin
“Second Suns: Two Doctors and Their Amazing Quest to Restore Sight & Save Lives” from Random House focuses on HCP's Dr. Geoff Tabin & Dr. Sanduk Ruit.[more]
Presentations by Drs. Sanduk Ruit and Matt Oliva available online
Drs. Sanduk Ruit and Matt Oliva both presented lectures at the 2013 Royal Hawaiian Eye Meeting.[more]
Photographer & filmmaker documents his experience in Ethiopia
Eric Perlman wrote an article about his participation in an HCP high-volume cataract event last spring and made a video.[more]
Dr. Matt Oliva and HCP featured in new video
Video focuses on using technology to enhance his work with eye patients — in Oregon and abroad with the Himalayan Cataract Project.[more]
Dr. Sanduk Ruit's TEDx Kathmandu talk now on YouTube
He discussed small-incision cataract surgery with the use of inexpensive intraocular lenses.[more]
AAC article shares details of work in South Sudan by Drs. Tabin & Crandall
An article by Jordan Campbell in the American Alpine Club blog shares details and photos of Dr. Tabin's and Dr. Crandall's work in South Sudan.[more]
Baltimore Sun shines light on school raising funds for Accelerate Ethiopia
Students at a middle school in Maryland are getting a special learning experience from their teacher, who is participating in Accelerate Ethiopia.[more]
AP article highlights Dr. Sanduk Ruit's work in Indonesia
The article reported on Dr. Ruit's work providing more than 1,400 cataract surgeries and training local health care providers.[more]
Vairochana newspaper features Dr. Sanduk Ruit
The article discusses Dr. Ruit’s history, why he became an ophthalmologist, and what inspires him to continue his work.[more]
Indian newspaper publishes a feature story about HCP's Dr. Geoff Tabin
The Hindu newspaper describes Dr. Tabin's life story and the events that led to the creation of the Himalayan Cataract Project.[more]
In the prAna blog: Images, video and observations from Ethiopia event
Images, video and observations from an event that changed the lives of more than 1,100 Ethiopians.[more]
Outside magazine announces special trip to Ethiopia for eye camp and running experience
The Accelerate Ethiopia trip is a fundraiser for the Himalayan Cataract Project and imagine1day.[more]
New paper by HCP Advisory Board member published in Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
A paper co-written by HCP Advisory Board member Dr. David Chang has been published in the August edition of Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.[more]
HCP co-directors Drs. Tabin & Ruit featured in news article
A feature story about HCP co-directors Dr. Geoff Tabin and Dr. Sanduk Ruit focuses on their tireless work aimed at eradicating blindness in Nepal.[more]
Brazilian Outside magazine features work of HCP
Go Outside magazine in Brazil featured the Himalayan Cataract Project and its co-founders in a recent issue.[more]
International article features Dr. Sanduk Ruit
A news article by Reuters shines a spotlight on the work of HCP Co-Director Dr. Sanduk Ruit.[more]
Blog profiles photography of HCP friend & supporter Dr. Michael Lewis
The Chicagoist profiled the photography of HCP friend and supporter Dr. Michael S. Lewis.[more]
HCP featured in Elevation Outdoors
An article by HCP friend Timmy O’Neill titled “The Gift of Sight” highlights his travels with Dr. Geoff Tabin, assisting in outreach eye care events.[more]
Documentary focuses on importance of corneal transplantation
The "From the Eyes of Buddha" trailer explains that Dr. Sanduk Ruit & Dr. Reeta Gurung have been working on the problem of corneal blindness in Nepal.[more]
CNN interview features Dr. Geoff Tabin
Dr. Geoff Tabin was interviewed on CNN in late-March and he discussed his international eye care work.[more]
KATH eye center in the news in Ghana
The Ghana Daily Guide reported that construction of the new eye center in Kumasi, Ghana, is nearing completion.[more]
News interview with Dr. Geoff Tabin discusses South Sudan eye care work
Dr. Geoff Tabin, Co-Director of the Himalayan Cataract Project, was featured in an article in Utah’s Park Record titled “Opening eyes in South Sudan.”[more]
New Dr. Geoff Tabin interview on Park City Television
HCP's Dr. Geoff Tabin discussed his international work during a 13-minute interview with Park City Television.[more]
The Jakarta Globe – “Famed Eye Surgeon Turns Sights on Indonesia”
A feature story on Dr. Sanduk Ruit, Co-Director of HCP, describing how the doctor is working on surgical missions and training in Indonesia.[more]
NPR reports on HCP Affiliated Institution, Aravind Eye Hospital
NPR broadcast a report on the Aravind Eye Care System, in Madurai, India. It's a HCP Affiliated Institution with over 300,000 surgeries per year.[more]
UNMC shines spotlight on affiliated ophthalmologist Dr. Mike Feilmeier
Dr. Mike Feilmeier has worked alongside Dr. Geoff Tabin and he's initiated an international division at University of Nebraska Medical Center.[more]
HCP Co-Director Dr. Sanduk Ruit featured in Jakarta Post for work in Indonesia
The Jakarta Post newspaper in Indonesia wrote a feature story on HCP Co-Director Dr. Sanduk Ruit and his recent work in North Sumatra.[more]
HCP International Fellow provides ongoing training & care in Kenya
The Toronto Star covered the work of HCP International Fellow Dr. Matt Bujak in Kenya.[more]
Newspaper reports that partners in Trinidad plan new operating theatre
Following Dr. Geoff Tabin’s February work in Trinidad, the local ophthalmology team is planning for a dedicated operating theatre for eye surgery.[more]
Dr. Geoff Tabin and Conrad Anker speak at USC
HCP’s Dr. Geoff Tabin and fellow adventurer Conrad Anker were featured in an USC publication after speaking about HCP’s work.[more]
Dr. Sanduk Ruit interviewed on Australian radio
Dr. Ruit was interviewed about his life-changing eye care efforts on the Sydney radio show called "Breakfast with Adam Spencer." It aired on April 11.[more]
Salt Lake Tribune features HCP and Dr. Geoff Tabin prior to the “Night for Sight” fundraiser
This daily newspaper reported on HCP and Dr. Geoff Tabin prior to the “Night for Sight” fundraiser on February 26 at Snowbird Resort in Utah.[more]
Newspaper reports on Dr. Tabin delivering corneal training in Trinidad and Tobago
A three-day corneal transplantation workshop will benefit doctors at public health institutions in the small Caribbean nation.[more]
Utah paper highlights Dr. Geoff Tabin and HCP's expansion to Africa
After success in the Himalayan region, HCP has expanded its focus to Africa, where there is only one ophthalmologist for every million people.[more]
BBC airs documentary featuring HCP in Nepal
On Friday, February 10, the BBC aired a documentary on the “Human Planet” program highlighting an outreach event in Nepal. [more]
Himalayan Cataract Project's far-reaching work is profiled in Eye World magazine
Eye World, published by the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, wrote about HCP's successes and challenges.[more]
Dr. Sanduk Ruit featured in Aljazeera news video
In a video news report, Aljazeera followed Dr. Ruit at a mobile eye camp in Dhading, Nepal. [more]
Bhutanese newspaper reports on cataract surgeries led by HCP's Dr. Sanduk Ruit
A newspaper in Bhutan reported on cataract surgeries in early October led by HCP's Dr. Sanduk Ruit in Thimphu, Bhutan.[more]
HCP's Dr. Geoff Tabin named to list of top US ophthalmologists
Dr. Geoff Tabin, co-director of the Himalayan Cataract Project, was named recently to a list of the 30 best ophthalmologists in the United States.[more]
Press reports on HCP doctors' presentations at APAO Congress in Beijing
OSN and Eye World Magazine reported on presentations by HCP ophthalmologists discussing reliability of SICS techniques versus phacoemulsification.[more]
Dr. Oliva publishes blog post on Columbia University Earth Institute website
Read "Restoring Sight: My Work With the Himalayan Cataract Project in Ethiopia" by Dr. Matt Oliva, on the Columbia University Earth Institute website.[more]
Dr. Tabin featured in "adventure philanthropy" article
Elevation Outdoor lauded Dr. Geoff Tabin for founding HCP "to cure the blindness that plagued the people in regions of the world he loved to climb."[more]
Newspapers in Ghana report on new eye center
Newspapers in Ghana reported that Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and Himalayan Cataract Project will construct a $1 million eye center in Kumasi.[more]
Recent work in Ethiopia featured in Oregon newspaper
HCP Board Member Dr. Matthew Oliva and Affiliated Ophthalmologist Dr. Paul Imperia worked with HCP partner Dr. Tilahun Kiros to treat hundreds of patients in Ethiopia.[more]
Dr. Geoff Tabin is profiled in Utah's Deseret News
The newspaper follows Dr. Tabin on climbing outings and relates his experiences bringing life-altering eye care to unserved populations.[more]
HCP’s Dr. Sanduk Ruit heralded as “God of Sight to the Poor” in AP articles in NY Times & Wash. Post
HCP Co-Director Dr. Sanduk Ruit is lauded for his efforts to eradicate blindness amongst the world’s poor in a recent AP article.[more]
Outdoor Utah adventure journal profiles Dr. Geoff Tabin
Describing Dr. Tabin's interest in climbing and other outdoor challenges, this journal highlights his greatest challenge: eradicating blindness.[more]
Rwandan newspaper reports on HCP eye surgeries
The New Times of Rwanda reports on successful corneal transplant surgeries in that country in partnership with Himalayan Cataract Project's Dr. Tabin.[more]
Park City Magazine features Dr. Tabin
This magazine ran a short feature story on HCP co-director Dr. Geoff Tabin, who resides in Park City, Utah.[more]
Dr. Tabin and HCP also seen in December's Outside magazine
A December 2009 Outside magazine article names Tabin as one of 10 who are changing the world.[more]
National Geographic Adventure magazine features Dr. Geoff Tabin and HCP in cover story
National Geographic Adventure magazine features Dr. Geoff Tabin and an article on HCP's recent eye surgery camp in Ethiopia.[more]
USAID's FrontLines newspaper reports on Tilganga Eye Center Expansion in Nepal
The Himalayan Cataract Project and the expansion of the Tilganga Eye Center in Nepal were the focus of this article.[more]
Newspaper in Bhutan reports on recent HCP eye surgeries
Kuensel Newspaper reported on Himalayan Cataract Project co-founder Dr. Geoffrey Tabin's recent corneal transplant surgeries in Bhutan.[more]
Salt Lake Tribune highlights Himalayan Cataract Project lecture on Nov. 2
This Salt Lake City newspaper highlighted an upcoming lecture by Dr. Geoffrey Tabin of the Himalayan Cataract Project on November 2.[more]
Article profiles Co-Director Dr. Geoff Tabin and thrill of transferring skills and knowledge
Health Sciences Report shines a spotlight on Dr. Tabin's recent accomplishments, and thrills of surgery, climbing and sharing his knowledge.[more]
Ophthalmology Times article features David F. Chang, MD and HCP
Dr. Chang points to HCP, Tilganga Eye Centre and two other organizations for work that represents "the single greatest achievement in our field of cataract surgery during the past two decades."[more]
Dr. Chang mentions Tilganga Eye Centre innovations in New York Times interview
In an Expert Q&A, Dr. David F. Chang describes what to expect with cataract surgery, as well as innovations at Tilganga Eye Centre.[more]
Kathmandu Post reports that Tilganga's new wing will increase services, research and manpower in the eye sector
The new building will accommodate 700-800 eye patients a day, and to make services less expensive, intraocular lenses are produced at Tilganga.[more]
Himalayan Times reports on Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology opening, attended by the Prime Minister Dahal & U.S. Ambassador Powell
Event was attended by Prime Minister Pushpa K. Dahal, U.S. Ambassador to Nepal Nancy J. Powell, and Australian Ambassador to Nepal Susan Grace.[more]
Nepal's The Republica praises Tilganga's impact, reports on partnership between HCP and other organizations to create new institute
The new six-story expansion was built in partnership with organizations that include Himalayan Cataract Project, USAID and Fred Hollows Foundation.[more]
Burlington Free Press
Vermont's Burlington Free Press shared the news of the Himalayan Cataract Project's fourth consecutive four-star rating by Charity Navigator.[more]
Ocular Surgery News SuperSite
Staffing and training are needed to reduce Africa's cataract caseload.[more]
Ophthalmology Management magazine
Ophthalmology Management magazine describes humanitarian eye care work in Africa conducted by Alan Crandall, M.D., Robert Hoffman, M.D., and Geoff Tabin, M.D, of HCP. [more]
Share International magazine
An interview of Dr. Geoff Tabin offers a snapshot of blindness in the developing world and HCP's contributions toward eradication.[more]
Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today
Treating corneal blindness in China with new technologies and outreach efforts. [more]
Rock and Ice
An American Alpine Club presentation about climbing mountains and curing blindness by Dr. Geoff Tabin was featured by this climbing magazine.[more]
“Charlie Rose” on PBS
Dr. Geoff Tabin was mentioned in a show that included the editor of TIME, Caroline Kennedy and the Earth Institute's Dr. Jeffrey Sachs.[more]
TIME magazine
TIME magazine wrote about HCP and co-director Dr. Geoff Tabin in its article called “A Global Coalition of Good” September 2007[more]
Ocular Surgery News India Edition
Phacoemulsification procedures are becoming more popular in India, but manual procedures maintain a large role in cataract surgery, according to doctors at the Aravind Eye Hospitals.[more]
Continuum: The Magazine of the University of Utah
"Ophthalmologist Geoffrey Tabin has bagged the world’s highest peaks, but that’s nothing compared to his day job: miracle worker," reports an article called “The Visionary” Spring 2007[more]
National Geographic Explorer Television
“Inside North Korea” with host Lisa Ling. Excerpt from TV show that follows HCP's Dr. Sanduk Ruit into North Korea on a mission to perform 1,000 cataract surgeries on the poor. March 2007[more]
Reader’s Digest
Dr. Sanduk Ruit is honored in RD's “Miracles by the Thousands: Asian of the Year 2007”[PDF] January 2007[more]
Cataract and Refactive Surgery Today Europe
Blindness in North Africa: A look at the Nadi Al Bassar System and an overview of the state of ocular health in North Africa. [more]
Ophthalmology Management's "Giving Back: Bringing Eye Care to the Third World"
Ophthalmology Management magazine highlights Dr. Geoff Tabin and HCP "as a model for an international effort to provide professional eye care to additional third-world countries."[more]
Reader's Digest
Reader's Digest ventured "deep into North Korea with pioneering eye surgeon Dr. Sanduk Ruit as he teaches local doctors his technique for 'Opening Eyes'” January 2006[more]
Outside magazine
Outside magazine featured HCP's challenging work in Nepal in “The Light of Seven Mountain Suns” December 2005[more]
Eurotimes
“Vision 2020: Eliminating Preventable Blindness in Developing World” February 2004[more]
National Geographic Explorer Television
“Miracle Doctors” Lisa Ling and her crew follow the HCP team into the mountains of Nepal. September 2003[more]
Eye World
“Physicians, Patients in the Himalayan Mountains Get American Help” February 2002[more]
Western Journal of Medicine
“Dr. Sanduk Ruit and Corneal Transplant in Nepal” January 2002[more]
