In this patient story, we meet Odelia, a ten-month-old Ghanaian girl born with congenital cataracts. Thanks to HCP Cureblindness’ recent outreach, Odelia is one of two dozen children whose vision... Read More
Fathyia, a strong and independent young woman from a remote area in Africa, lost her sight due to an eye injury. With the help of HCP, she underwent a life-changing... Read More
The training of community workers in Nepal and India has prevented more than 50,000 men, women and children from losing their sight. Read More
Dr. Kanwal Singh Matharu completes his year-long HCP fellowship and reflects on his time spent working with in-country partners. The International Fellowship provides early career American ophthalmologists with global healthcare... Read More
Adwoa Asongwaa supported her ten children on her own by farming cacao until cataracts robbed her of sight. Thanks to a 10-minute surgery, Asongwaa was able to see her grandchildren... Read More
A conversation with Rich Hinnenkamp, a supporter of HCP Cureblindness for more than 22 years, about why he and his wife, Margo, continue to support our work! Read More
Imagine watching your life go by through frosted glass. Colors would be dulled, objects blurred, and subtle facial expressions lost to the fog clouding your lenses. Read More
This story highlights the collaboration between HCP Cureblindness and Woldia General Hospital in Ethiopia. Residents of Woldia face significant challenges such as poverty, limited economic opportunities, and lack of access... Read More
In March, HCP Cureblindness joined local and international teams to conduct a high-volume cataract surgical outreach at Hargeisa General Hospital in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The need for quality eye care in... Read More