When Dambar Kumari Mijar first began losing her vision, she tried to push through the chores of rural life in Dolakha, Nepal. But as her eyesight dimmed over two years... Read More
In our 30th anniversary year, join Cure Blindness Project as we reflect on our past while simultaneously looking towards our future. This monthly feature titled Then & Now will showcase... Read More
Son Adam Shahayawu, 24, couldn’t imagine a better way to honor his father Abdulai Adam, 86, then by traveling with him to a Cure Blindness Project outreach to have his... Read More
Cure Blindness Project is excited to announce the winners of its 2025 research grants. With a record number of applications, the selection committee thanks all faculty and residents who submitted... Read More
Cure Blindness Project, in collaboration with Sitapur Eye Hospital, is implementing the Blindness Prevention Program in India to reduce preventable blindness and improve access to quality eye care services in... Read More
While on his descent from Mt. Everest in 1988, Dr. Geoff Tabin came upon a Dutch ophthalmologist performing sight-restoring cataract surgeries in a rural village in the shadow of the... Read More
What could you do in ten minutes? Take a second, think about it. Did “cure blindness” make your list? Read More
When 80-year-old Elizabeth Msemwa speaks, her words carry the weight of suffering, resilience, and joy. Her journey from isolation and blindness to healing and hope is a testament to the... Read More
The Myanmar countryside reflects the country’s rich natural beauty. Stretching across rolling hills, vast plains, and lush river valleys, it’s a patchwork of emerald-green rice paddies, golden fields of sesame... Read More
Stoic and silent, Paul, 90, sits in the 9-passenger van driven by community outreach coordinator Samuel Nji. Paul’s family had explained the need to travel to the hospital and spend... Read More