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. Oscar Afari Debrah began his career in medicine after graduating from the University of Ghana Medical School, Legon in the early ‘80s and completed his internship at the Korle...
Aug 29, 2019
“HCP supports almost one third of Ethiopia’s annual performance in cataract surgery”
Jul 31, 2019
New Jersey high school's student-led fundraiser exceed expectations
Meet Adjoe, a 40-year-old mother from Togo
Jun 28, 2019
“I hope that the needless blindness in our country is avoided through the concerted effort of us [local Ethiopian ophthalmologists] and the NGOs, like HCP, working on eye care"
May 31, 2019
A patient story shared by HCP Ghana Representative, Dr. Oscar Debrah from HCP Partner, Watborg Eye Clinic
“The smiles and happiness - that satisfaction should be felt by all who donate to help cure blindness.”
Apr 30, 2019
Tribute card donor shares why she gives the gift of sight to celebrate and honor loved ones
Meet Benedicta, a 17-year-old girl from Cape Coast, Ghana who had sight restored to both eyes after three years of blindness
Mar 31, 2019
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