Hosanna Hospital Eye Clinic team identified 1,053 candidates to receive cataract surgery during pre-screening in January

Imagine waking up one morning, after years spent in darkness, knowing that this was the day you were going to see the face of your son, your daughter, or parents again.

WEEMA is making this dream a reality for hundreds of people in Hossana, Ethiopia. WEEMA's 5th Annual Cataract Campaign, in partnership with Himalayan Cataract Project, Hosanna Hospital, and Hadiya Ministry of Health, will perform over 1,000 surgeries over the course of a week, restoring sight and the everyday freedom that comes with clear vision.

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide and are treatable with surgery which replaces the clouded lens of the eye with an artificial one.

Hosanna Hospital Eye Clinic team pre-screened candidates and identified 1,053 individuals, from children to adults, who need cataract surgery- 56 of these patients are currently blind in both eyes. These surgeries make it possible for those living with cataracts to once again read, walk to the market, or cook meals without assistance.

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Stakeholders discuss the 2018 Cataract Campaign's lessons learned and plans for the 2019 Cataract Campaign