Of the more than 39 million people worldwide suffering from unnecessary blindness, more than half are due to cataract – which can be surgically treated.
We aspire to cure the mountain of global blindness, one patient at a time.
David Oliver Relin's unforgettable story of how two men with a shared dream are changing the world, one pair of eyes at a time is now available in paperback.
Learn moreThe Himalayan Cataract Project works to cure needless blindness with the highest quality care at the lowest cost.
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