Cataract Charity Appeal

Over 2.2 billion people around the world are impacted by blindness

75% of all blindness is curable or preventable, and yet millions of vulnerable people continue to live in darkness. Blindness is a direct cause of poverty as it prevents people from working, going to school, and impacts their contributions to society.

A leading cause of blindness is cataracts. Cataract is the clouding of the lens of the eye, which is usually clear. The clouding begins to affect vision, and if left untreated can result in complete loss of sight.

Cataracts are easily curable, whereby the clouded lens is removed and replaced with a clear one. Despite the simple procedure, many people living in impoverished communities do not have access to quality healthcare.

Donate just $100 today to help provide people with the eye treatment they need.

Could provide

1 CATARACT SURGERY

Each Eye

C$100.00 One time

Could provide

2 CATARACT SURGERIES

2 Eye Surgeries

C$200.00 One time

Could provide

10 CATARACT SURGERIES

10 Eye Surgeries

C$1,000.00 One time

Could provide

1 DAY EYE CAMP

Where Most Needed

C$2,500.00 One time

OR C$209.00 Per month

Could provide

2 DAY EYE CAMP

Area of your choice

C$5,000.00 One time

OR C$416.00 Per month

Could provide

SLIT LAMP

For eye examinations

C$6,150.00 One time

OR C$512.00 Per month

our sight Restoration Program & Eye Camps

As part of our Eye Restoration Program, we conduct eye camps across the world where our teams of volunteer expert doctors travel to far-flung communities to treat those in need.

We aim to reach those most in need and those who do not have access to specialist healthcare. At an eye camp, we screen hundreds of people, perform operations, and check for general health issues. We also distribute glasses and offer advice. For those people who need cataract surgery, we conduct these within a few days, providing accommodation and food to those who require surgery.

As many people travel far and wide to attend our eye camps, we also offer accommodation and support to them as well as their families who accompanied them.

We also have a dedicated eye hospital in Pakistan where we provide high-quality specialist support for free, saving and restoring sight for hundreds of people each day.

For just $2,500 you can help run an entire eye camp, give hundreds of people the ability to see again and live a life of brightness, dignity and respect.

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HOW DO WE CONDUCT OUR CAMPS?

We conduct our eye camps in the following way:

We advertise in local newspapers, TV stations, community centres and the radio in advance so we make sure as many people are aware as possible.
We carry out screening services to determine who require glasses, medication, surgery or further hospital referrals.
Those who require surgery and are healthy undergo further testing for Diabetes, Blood Pressure, HIV and Hepatitis B & C
Patients undergo surgery and are provided with accommodation and food during this time.
The following day, check-ups are carried out and bandages are removed. If there are no complications, patients are allowed to go home
One week later, a follow-up camp is organised whereby surgeons can ensure patients are recovering well and that eyesight is fully restored.

You can help us bring life-changing eye care to people across the world by making a $100 donation to our eye care programme today. Donate now to provide eye checks, medication and treatment to people in need.

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