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Simple surgery changes how world's rural poor see the world

After years of darkness, they have just seen the light, and are thanking the American doctor who brought them the gift of sight.

Dec 31, 2013

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"The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers"

HCP Co-Founder Dr. Geoff Tabin has been profiled by NOVA’s “The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers.” Watch a few fun and interesting video clips on this website.

Sep 24, 2015

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'UW Medicine' magazine features Dr. Matt Oliva

For this story, we spoke with two alumni with a passion for service — one who finished training approximately 10 years ago, and one who is currently in residency. -...

Aug 12, 2022

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Book review 'Second Suns' in Colorado newspaper

“[Relin's] story of Ruit and Tabin is powerful, moving and fascinating, and it shines a light on the success of their unique approach to caring for the most impoverished souls...

Aug 12, 2022

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"Second Suns" featured in Dr. Oz Book Corner

Dr. Oz gives a nod to the new book that features Himalayan Cataract Project co-founders Dr. Sanduk Ruit and Dr. Geoff Tabin.

Aug 12, 2022

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This Man Helped Over 1L People See Again, And He's Not Done Yet

There are 223 million people in the world with some kind of vision ailment, but this huge number does not daunt Dr Sanduk Ruit. As an ophthalmologist, he has given...

Feb 28, 2017

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NYT: Choose a Gift That Changes Lives

HCP was selected as a recipient of New York Times columnist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas Kristof’s 2020 Holiday Impact Prize. The Holiday Impact Prize is awarded to nonprofits...

Nov 21, 2020

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Bhutan Gets Its First Eye Hospital

The eye center, named in honor of Her Majesty the Royal Grand Mother, is technically and financially supported by the Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP) in Nepal and WEN Giving Foundation.

Oct 31, 2019

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The Miracle Of Cataract Surgery: The Blind Can See Again

NPR's Global Health and Development Correspondent, Jason Beaubien, reports from high-volume cataract surgical outreach in Ethiopia

Feb 22, 2018

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