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Since 1982, Seva has helped more than 5 million people see again.
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Globally, over 450 million children and adolescents need prescription glasses. Approximately 90 million kids suffer from vision loss, 2 million of whom are blind.
Vision impairment in children can contribute to low self-esteem, poor performance in school, and loneliness. It can severely impact their future social and economic potential. Often a parent must stop working to care for their child, reducing the family’s income, and driving them deeper into poverty.
The impact of a simple pair of glasses is profound.
School-based eye screenings are a cost-effective way to identify children in need. We train educators, who ensure kids in their classes with vision problems receive timely care.
Curing a child’s blindness is more challenging, yet the outcomes can be profound.
Treating conditions like pediatric cataracts involves numerous complex steps: outreach, family counselling, transportation, meals and accommodation for the family, and of course the surgery itself. This procedure requires the skill of a specialized pediatric ophthalmologist and anesthesiologist, expensive equipment, and specially designed lens implants. A follow-up program including glasses maximizes the child’s long-term vision potential.
When you restore a child’s sight, you improve their quality of life today and open doors to a lifetime of opportunities. The results are transformative for the child, their family and their community.
Since 1982, Seva has helped more than 5 million people see again.
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About Seva
We believe that everyone, everywhere should have the power of sight. Founded in 1982, our mission is to restore sight and prevent blindness in low- and middle-income countries.
Through our unique partnerships, we work to establish locally-managed eye care programs that will continue to serve people and communities long after our involvement is complete.
