Of the more than 36 million people worldwide suffering from unnecessary blindness, almost half are due to cataract – which can be surgically treated.
We aspire to cure the mountain of global blindness, one patient at a time.
The Himalayan Cataract Project works to cure needless blindness with the highest quality care at the lowest cost.
News, stories, and updates from the field.
Dr. Sanduk Ruit, Co-Founder of the Himalayan Cataract Project, narrates the trailer of the "Out of the Darkness" documentary by Stefano Levi.
Mar 29, 2011
A moving story from filmmaker Michael Brown. This spectacular film follows the doctors' work on the Himalayan Cataract Project all the way to the summit of a 21,000-foot Himalayan giant.
Apr 29, 2009
Lisa Ling gains access to North Korea offering viewers a chance to see inside the country and features the work of Dr. Sanduk Ruit and the Tilganga Institute.
Feb 27, 2007
National Geographic Ultimate Explorer host Lisa Ling visits Nepal with HCP Co-founders Dr. Sanduk Ruit and Dr. Geoff Tabin in this feature on the Himalayan Cataract Project.
Sep 28, 2003
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