Eye on the World

The Challenges of Glaucoma with Drs. John Welling and Benedicta Appiah-Thompson

Drs. John Welling and Benedicta Appiah-Thompson talk about the challenges of glaucoma and the importance of early detection and training specialists to address the issue from Cape Coast, Ghana.

Mar 1, 2019

An Inspirational Year-End Message from HCP Co-Founder, Dr. Ruit

HCP Co-Founder, Dr. Sanduk Ruit delivers an important and inspirational end of year message from a high-volume cataract outreach event in Lumbini, Nepal on Dec. 6, 2018.

Dec 31, 2018

Thank You

We are so grateful to the local doctors, nurses and ophthalmic assistants working in the developing world to bring high-quality eye care to those in need. We are thankful for...

Jan 1, 2018

Achieving the Impossible: Eradicating World Blindness | Geoff Tabin | TEDxSaltLakeCity

Dr. Geoff Tabin, an Everest summitter and eye surgeon, has the goal of curing blindness around the globe. Sound far-fetched? Watch this talk to hear how Dr. Tabin and his...

Oct 31, 2017

Himalayan Cataract Project | 100&Change Semi-Finalist

Produced by the MacArthur Foundation this video highlights the Himalayan Cataract Project as a100&Change semi-finalist

Feb 15, 2017

VICE: Beating Blindness

Season Four of of the Emmy­-winning television series VICE on HBO features a compelling segment titled “Beating Blindness” hosted by VICE correspondent Isobel Yeung. Look for this special episode...

Feb 1, 2017

Together We Can Bring Sight to the World

Chairman and Co-founder Dr. Geoff Tabin lays out the life-changing mission of the Himalayan Cataract Project. 

Dec 22, 2016

Harar Cataract Campaign - Joy After Sight Restoration

HCP Board Member and Ethiopia Program Director Dr. Matt Oliva finished a cataract campaign at Bisidimo Hospital in Harar, Ethiopia. Together, they completed 1,336 cataract surgeries in just 6 days. Nearly half...

Dec 22, 2016

Muzayfa’s Story - Curing Blindness in Ethiopia

In Muzayfa’s Story, a young boy named Muzayfa, who has been completely blinded all his short life by cataracts in both eyes, gets the gift of sight after being...

Aug 1, 2016

The Challenge - Curing Blindness in Ethiopia

In this video, Dr. Huck Holz, an ophthalmologist from California, describes his time in Ethiopia working with Dr. Tabin and the Himalayan Cataract Project. While he battles against language barriers...

Aug 1, 2016

Tume’s Story - Curing Blindness in Ethiopia

Tume is a young Ethiopian girl who is blinded with a cataract. Watch her on her journey from a child who is mocked and teased by others to one who...

Aug 1, 2016

The Impact - Curing Blindness in Ethiopia

Children and adults who suffer from blindness, cataracts, and other sight problems in Ethiopia often suffer additional hardships, including hunger, lack of education, and economic instability. Dr. Geoff Tabin and...

Aug 1, 2016

Seraha Bizou Tegenye’s Story

Filmmaker Eric Perlman takes us on one Ethiopian's unforgettable journey from blindness back to sight. 

Apr 14, 2016

The Moment a Life Changes

It's hard to describe that first moment when a patient regains their sight. This one-minute video from VICE on HBO captures that miraculous moment. The moment a person's life...

Feb 29, 2016

Empowering global change on a local level

The immediate and dramatic difference sight-restoring cataract surgery can have on a life is truly remarkable.Watch our work in action and see how our co-founders are creating skills transfer...

Feb 10, 2016

The Doctor Who Saved 100,000 Eyes

In 2015, Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times traveled to Nepal to meet with HCP co-founders Drs. Sanduk Ruit and Geoff Tabin. This video by Nicholas ...

Dec 22, 2015

Grateful

We are so thankful to the local doctors, nurses and ophthalmic assistants working in the developing world to bring high-quality eye care to those in need. We are grateful for...

Nov 25, 2015

Ethiopia Makes Curing Blindness a National Priority

When ABC News anchor David Muir accompanied Dr. Geoff Tabin to Ethiopia two years ago, viewers responded to help restore eye sight to thousands of individuals, young and old,...

Nov 25, 2015