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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Seraha Bizou Tegenye’s Story
Filmmaker Eric Perlman takes us on one Ethiopian's unforgettable journey from blindness back to sight.
Apr 14, 2016
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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
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