Help restore sight and transform lives

A grandmother at 52 years of age, Denise's sight had diminished for years before she went blind in both eyes due to cataracts. Now completely dependent on her family, she was unable to work or care for herself. Denise faced many struggles due to her blindness, but the most difficult part was not being able to see her newborn granddaughter.

Denise was able to make the journey to one of SEE International's eye clinics in Port-au-Prince. Led by Dr. David Baker, a volunteer ophthalmologist from Pittsburgh, PA, the SEE team successfully removed her cataracts, fully restoring the sight she once had.

Unfortunately, Denise's case isn't isolated. Blindness is an underlying cause of poverty and hunger in developing countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that of the world's 39 million blind people: 90% live in developing countries, 80% of the cases are avoidable or treatable, and 48% — just like Denise, are blind because of cataracts.

That's why SEE International supports more than 600 medical professionals who want to make a difference in the world by volunteering to treat blindness in developing countries. Together, we've restored the sight of nearly half a million people worldwide.

You can help more people like Denise. Add your name to support SEE International's work to restore sight and transform lives!