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A 4-Minute Surgery That Can Give Sight To The Blind. Dr. Oliva and Medical Eye Center featured on All Things Considered, National Public Radio (NPR)

February 23, 2018

Alimi Hassen, 80, had been blind for 7 years. After his eyesight was restored, he hugs his surgeon, Dr. Matt Oliva from the Cure Blindness Project. Jason Beaubien/NPR

The blind have descended in droves on the Bisidimo Hospital in Eastern Ethiopia.

The Cure Blindness Project is hosting a mass cataract surgery campaign at the medical compound that used to be a leper colony. For one week a team from the nonprofit has set up seven operating tables in four operating rooms and they’re offering free cataract surgery to anyone who needs it.

Understanding Keratoconus – A Closer Look

Imagine waking up one day to find your vision subtly shifting, as if the world around you is becoming slightly warped or blurred. For many teens and young adults, this is the alarming reality of

October 2, 2024

Living with Low Vision – Tips and Resources

Low vision is characterized by a significant loss of visual acuity that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. It’s a condition that can make everyday tasks challenging, even with traditional vision aids. People

September 18, 2024

Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Early Detection and Prevention

Lately, we have seen many commercials on cable, Netflix, and Hulu, specifically for treating Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). We wondered how many people know what AMD is. We’re here to help answer that question. AMD,

September 4, 2024

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