Himalayan Cataract Project
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    Of the more than 36 million people worldwide suffering from unnecessary blindness, almost half are due to cataract – which can be surgically treated.

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    The Himalayan Cataract Project works to cure needless blindness with the highest quality care at the lowest cost.

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Geoff Tabin: Thank you for your support

A lot has changed in the world since the outbreak of COVID-19. While the world enters uncharted territory with every new day, we walk this path together and we thank...

Apr 30, 2020

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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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The Himalayan Cataract Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; Tax ID 03-0362926. Your gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Principal photography provided by Ace Kvale, Michael Amendolia, and other photojournalists who have generously supported our work. Site design and development by Flannel

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