Of the more than 36 million people worldwide suffering from unnecessary blindness, almost half are due to cataract – which can be surgically treated.
We aspire to cure the mountain of global blindness, one patient at a time.
The Himalayan Cataract Project works to cure needless blindness with the highest quality care at the lowest cost.
News, stories, and updates from the field.
High in the Everest region, a team led by the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology’s CEO, Dr. Reeta Gurung conducted a surgical outreach in Khunde, Nepal to celebrate World Sight Day.
Oct 29, 2021
Scanning the surrounding mountains with newly-unbandaged eyes Pyaru Bohora, a 77-year-old patient exclaimed, “Oh, it’s morning! I can see now!” Her happiness could be felt rising like the warmth...
Nov 27, 2020
We know how much you care about the needlessly blind people we serve.
Jul 29, 2020
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