Key facts Globally, at least 2.2 billion people have a near or distance vision impairment. In at least 1 billion of these, vision impairment could have been prevented or is yet to be addressed. The ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. IBADAN, Nigeria, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In a major milestone for eye health in Africa, HelpMeSee, in ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging countries to accelerate efforts to ensure that millions of people living with cataract can access simple, sight‑restoring surgery – one of the most ...

HelpMeSee, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating preventable cataract blindness, is featured in Healthier Together, a branded content series presented by the WHO Foundation.

For decades, cataract has been the leading cause of blindness in India. Thanks to widespread awareness and successful cataract surgery programs, millions have regained their sight. However, as ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Cure Blindness Project works in 30 countries in Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and South America. Since its founding, ...

ACCRA, Ghana, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HelpMeSee, the global not-for-profit dedicated to ending cataract blindness and visual impairment, announces the opening of a new training center at Korle ...

Samson Kambi, 71, is the main breadwinner in his family, alongside his son. He has one son and two daughters, all of whom are married, and lives with his son in Kokotoni, Rabai Sub-County, Kilifi ...

In this video, a visually impaired speaker discusses Mr. Beast's recent effort to pay for cataract surgeries for 1,000 people ...

Men are more likely to experience colour vision deficiency (colour blindness) than women, in line with the principles of Mendelian genetics.

IBADAN, Nigeria, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In a major milestone for eye health in Africa, HelpMeSee, in collaboration with Eleta Eye Institute (EEI) and Christian Blind Mission (CBM), is launching ...