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SEE International

We bring medical volunteers and partners together to care for the people who need it most. Our teams work side-by-side with local doctors and clinics to improve access to high-quality …

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Corneal Blindness

According to the World Health Organization, blindness of the cornea is the 4th leading cause of blindness globally (5.1%), and is one of the major causes of visual deficiency after cataract, …

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Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a complication of diabetes caused by damage to blood vessels in the eyes. Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness in …

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Global Blindness Projected to Triple by 2050

A new study released in The Lancet Global Health, a leading medical journal, estimates that global blindness will triple by the year 2050. Produced by the Vision Loss Expert Group …

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Childhood Blindness

In 1990, the World Health Organization (WHO) organized the first meeting of experts on the prevention of blindness in children; they estimated that there were 1.5 million blind children in …

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Conditions We Treat

Cataracts cause a third of all blindness cases. According to the World Health Organization, cataracts affect approximately 65.2 million people and cause moderate to severe vision loss in …

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4 Essential Healthy Vision Tips from SEE Optometrists

SEE is passionate about promoting eye health. That’s why we are delighted to share these valuable tips for maintaining healthy eyes from two esteemed optometrists, Dr. Karen Garrety …

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Countries Served

Countries Served. At the invitation of our partners, SEE teams work with doctors and health officials to provide care to thousands of people blinded by treatable eye conditions. Visiting …

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Nonprofit Fighting Blindness in Côte d’Ivoire

The program is currently on track to completely eradicate the disease from the West African nation. The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness identified the two leading …

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Helping Children See a Bright Future

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, so I’d like to take a few minutes during this busy back-to-school season, and remind you to remember one of the most important learning …

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Nonprofit Fighting Blindness in Kenya

SEE seeks to not only treat people suffering from blindness but also to strengthen and broaden the pool of eye health professionals in Kenya. We work in multiple locations across the …

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Nonprofit Fighting Blindness in Liberia

Today, the World Health Organization estimates that approximately 1% of Liberians, or roughly 35,000 people, suffer from blindness. Cataracts are the number one cause of blindness in the …

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Partnering with Savie Health for Local Eyecare Initiatives

Our New Clinic . We’ve started 2024 off on a high note! SEE International is honored to announce the opening of our new free vision clinic, located in Lompoc, California, in partnership with …

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Refractive Errors

There are 4 common types of refractive error: Nearsightedness (myopia) makes far-away objects look blurry. Farsightedness (hyperopia) makes nearby objects look blurry. Astigmatism can …

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Nonprofit Fighting Blindness in Laos

A charity providing free eye care in Laos thanks to a volunteer medical staff and your donations. Learn more about blindness in Laos.

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