Eye on the World

The Power of our Partnerships: Our Response to COVID-19

A lot has changed in the world since the outbreak of COVID-19 and unprecedented measures to stop its spread are being taken by governments, organizations and people all across the world.

Mar 31, 2020

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Angel

When Dr. Salomey walked into the optometry clinic lab, Angel spun quickly to see who had entered. It was a usual morning at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi,...

Mar 31, 2020

Keeping HCP Partners Safe Amid Covid-19

For many of our ophthalmic trainees, the rapid global spread of the coronavirus has meant the premature interruption of their course of study and the difficult decision to return home.

Mar 31, 2020

Hiking On in the Face of COVID-19

A message from HCP Co-founder and Chairman Geoff Tabin to the HCP Community:

Mar 19, 2020

​How Can You Help?

People who hear about the work of HCP co-founder Dr. Ruit, the training of ophthalmic teams in Ghana or a surgical outreach resulting in over 1,000 sight restoring eye surgeries in...

Feb 28, 2020

Two Buckeyes Building Ophthalmic Capacity in Ghana

Dr. Pajka and Dr. Tandon recently met and worked together for the first time in Ghana, but the two share such similar backgrounds, it’s almost odd their paths have never crossed before.

Feb 28, 2020

First 2020 Ethiopian High-Volume Campaign a Success

1,054 sight-restoring surgeries performed over four days in Hossana, Ethiopia.

Feb 28, 2020

Speech by HCP Co-founder Draws Over 450 People in NYC Area

Dr. Sanduk. Ruit delivers motivational speech to Queens’ Nepalese community.

Feb 28, 2020

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A doctor helps the blind see | DW Documentary

German media outlet DW Akademie featured HCP|Cureblindness co-founder Dr. Sanduk Ruit, highlighting his impact on cataract blindness and sustainable eye care systems. In the program he describes the importance...

Feb 21, 2020

HCP | CureBlindness Among Top 100 Proposals for Macarthur $100 Million Grant

High-scoring 100&Change applications featured in Bold Solutions Network

Feb 20, 2020

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Dr. Ruit Featured in Online Profile

The work of restoring sight is an ongoing pursuit for HCP's co-founder Dr. Sanduk Ruit. Having pioneered a lower-cost cataract surgery technique and performed over 100,000 surgeries, Dr. Ruit's work...

Feb 19, 2020

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Geoff Tabin Keynote at TWIN Global

HCP Co-founder Geoff Tabin delivers the keynote at the 2019 TWIN Global. The World Innovation Network (TWIN) is an invitation-only community of innovation and growth leaders from across sectors...

Feb 18, 2020

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Alex Chapple

HCP regrets the passing of a true friend this January. Alex Chapple was a committed supporter of HCP’s work since 2014 and made several major investments to advance eye care...

Jan 31, 2020

Behind the Scenes: Screening for High-Volume Cataract Campaigns

There is a lot of “behind the scenes” work that goes into preparing for an HCP-supported high-volume cataract surgical campaign. Local screening teams provide basic treatment and have an impact on communities before an outreach even begins.

Jan 30, 2020

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Christopher Briscoe

During a recent three-week trip to Ethiopia with HCP surgical teams, Briscoe took a minimal approach, using as little camera gear as possible to help the subjects he photographed feel...

Jan 30, 2020

School Fundraising Clubs Help Support HCP

Fundraising clubs provide an avenue for high school and college students to raise money for a cause of their choice. A growing number of clubs across North America have chosen to fundraise on behalf of Himalayan Cataract Project.

Jan 30, 2020

HCP Selected as 2020 HVA Beneficiary

For the sixth consecutive year, the Healthy Vision Association is supporting HCP's work to eliminate needless blindness.

Jan 30, 2020

National Cataract Outreach Program gains Momentum in Ghana

Another record-breaking outreach event highlights need for Program

Nov 26, 2019