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. Boateng Wiafe, a senior Ghanaian ophthalmologist, has helped advise HCP since 2012 on reducing rates of unnecessary blindness in Ghana. Dr. Wiafe completed his medical and ophthalmology training in...
Nov 28, 2022
During a recent outreach in Koforidua, Ghana, HCP’s partner, the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua, helped treat Thomas Badu and provide care for his vision loss. Badu, a 75-year-old from...
Oct 31, 2022
Cataract blindness and vision problems do not discriminate on the basis of age. Taking care of the youngest patients’ eyes requires specialized training. The results can be incredibly rewarding -...
Sep 29, 2022
HCP partners play a key role in improving and expanding eye care in the communities we serve. Providing training opportunities in sub-specialities (e.g. cornea, retina, pediatrics, oculoplastics) empowers medical professionals...
Aug 31, 2022
Dr. Seth Lartey is a familiar name to those connected to the Himalayan Cataract Project. As one of the most senior ophthalmologists in Ghana, HCP has benefited immensely from his...
Jul 29, 2022
At an HCP outreach at the Woldia Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia, we met the three Teshome sisters: 10-year-old Makoya, eight-year-old Tejitu and six-year-old Addise. All three girls were suffering from...
Jun 30, 2022
Linda Awuku, a 26-year-old aspiring fashion designer, struggled with her vision for years before receiving care at an HCP outreach in Cape Coast, Ghana. In junior high school, seeing the...
May 31, 2022
One of HCP Cure Blindness’ long-time partners is Dr. Mercy Dawson, a local cataract surgeon in Ghana.
Jan 25, 2022
Dr. Agatha Mensa-Debrah wears more than one hat in her work to eliminate preventable blindness.
Sep 30, 2021
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