285 million people in the world suffer from blindness and low vision. Why?
In developing countries, being visually impaired is not a disability, it's a death sentence – especially for the very young and old.
Blindness and poverty is a terrible combination.
80% of all blindness is avoidable – it doesn't have to happen!
Local solutions by local people are essential, and we have a role to play.
High quality, sustainable eye care combined with community development is changing lives right now.
For almost 50 years Operation Eyesight has provided sight saving treatment and blindness prevention to millions of people.
We don't just talk about eliminating avoidable blindness. We're doing it.
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