Prevent a child like Patrick and Francesca from going needlessly blind
Cataracts are a leading cause of blindness worldwide, and the surgery to correct cataracts is just 12 minutes. But people in the world’s poorest places cannot access this sight-saving surgery without financial support.
Cataracts should not mean permanent blindness
With your donation, a person with cataracts could have their sight restored. 94 million people worldwide are affected, and the treatment is quick. Can you help someone access the surgery they need to see again?
How much would you pay to regain your sight?
For just $33, you can help restore sight to adults and children going needlessly blind from cataracts. One minute of your time, 12 minutes of surgery, and a lifetime of sight.
A Miracle is a $33 gift that gives someone blind from cataracts the 12-minute surgery needed to restore their sight.
Blindness to sight in 12-minutes… a Miracle.
*On occasion very small children will need anaesthetic with cataract surgery, the cost for cataract surgery including anaesthetic is $230.
In 2024, for every dollar given to CBM Australia, 77 cents went directly towards supporting our life-changing programs, and 18 cents was carefully invested in generating future income so we can reach even more people, leaving 5 cents for essential administration, infrastructure and systems in order to deliver our life-changing work.
CBM and our field partners run inclusive eye health programs around the world funding eye health work in:
- Papua New Guinea
- The Philippines
- Bangladesh
- Nepal
- Laos
- Indonesia
- Kenya
- Madagascar
- Nigeria
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