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.
The MacArthur Foundation on Wednesday announced the eight semifinalists in a new competition: come up with the best proposal to solve a global problem, with a reward of $100 million.
Feb 17, 2017
A Waterbury nonprofit has been named a semifinalist for a $100 million grant award in an international competition.
Feb 16, 2017
Co-founder and chairman Dr. Geoff Tabin featured in Wasatch Magazine.
Jan 20, 2017
HCP featured in Seven Days, Vermont’s Independent Voice
Nov 29, 2016
HCP featured in USAID's Frontlines.
Nov 22, 2016
The world is a mess, with billions of people locked in inescapable cycles of war, famine and poverty, with more children than ever perishing from hunger, disease and violence.
Sep 22, 2016
Beating Blindness - the moment a life changes.
Feb 26, 2016
"Summiting the mountain of preventable cataract blindness in the developing world is admittedly audacious, but he has proven it’s doable and sustainable."
Feb 1, 2016
Dr. Sanduk Ruit receives a 'National Order of Merit, Gold' from the King of Bhutan
Dec 21, 2015
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