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Poligarpo smiles after returning home following his cataract operation.

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Poligarpo, from Mozambique, had lost his independence after being blinded by cataracts. But a straightforward operation restored his vision and gave him his life back.

Gladys Atoo in her Doctor's uniform, smiles at the camera

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Gladys Atto is an everyday hero, saving sight and building long-term eye health services in Uganda. She’s one of the talented cataract surgeons whose training you’ve supported.

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More than 90 per cent of all blindness in Sierra Leone is also avoidable, significantly higher than the global average. This project aims to help reduce avoidable blindness and vision impairment.

Staff from Makeni Hospital's eyecare team smile for the camera.

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A group of Sightsavers staff travelled to Makeni Hospital in Sierra Leone to meet the amazing eye care workers your donations are helping to support.

Nadir, a young boy from Bangladesh. His cataracts are clearly visible.

Stories / Eye health /

Three-year-old Nadir had cataracts in both eyes since birth, which severely affected his vision. But an operation restored his sight and changed his life.

Zamurrad sits on her bed at home in Pakistan after receiving cataract surgery.

Stories / Eye health /

Zamurrad’s life ground to a halt when she developed cataracts, but a straightforward operation gave her back her independence.

Reports / Eye health /

A position paper from Sightsavers explaining why they do not take part in the recycling of used spectacles, including lack of cost-effectiveness.

A man undergoes an eye examination in Cambodia.

Reports / Eye health /

This strategy is guided by Sightsavers’ Strategic Framework 2012-2018 and draws on the organisation’s range of technical, research and policy expertise.

A young boy wearing a colourful face mask and a bright yellow jumper covers hish right eye with his hand during an eye test.

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In 2013 a devastating Ebola outbreak decimated Liberia's already fragile healthcare system. Yet during this period, Sightsavers continued to operate.

Imran Khan, August 2017

Blogs / Eye health /

Sightsavers gap maps show where evidence exists, or there are ‘gaps’ in the evidence on cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and refractive error.

Bhavisha Virendrakumar, May 2017

We protect sight, fight disease and make sure everyone can claim their rights.

Find out how your support can make a huge difference and change lives.

Eye health

Poligarpo’s story

Gladys’s story

Sierra Leone Eye Care Programme

Meeting Sierra Leone’s miracle workers

Nadir’s story

Zamurrad’s story

Recycling used spectacles: Sightsavers’ policy

Eye health strategy 2013-2018

The challenges facing health and education in Liberia

Eye health evidence gap maps

Protecting sight, fighting disease and promoting equality for all