Himalayan Cataract Project

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Of the more than 39 million people worldwide suffering from unnecessary blindness, more than half are due to cataract – which can be surgically treated.
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Nepal

Ethiopia

Ghana

Bhutan

India

Myanmar

Rwanda
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We aspire to cure the mountain of global blindness, one patient at a time.
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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.
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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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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 changes forever. You can watch the full episode of 'Beating Blindness' on HBO On Demand and HBO GO.

Himalayan Cataract Project

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T: 888-287-8530
F: 802-649-1041
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P.O. Box 55, Waterbury
Vermont 05676 USA

The Himalayan Cataract Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 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.
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