Our goal is to ensure no one in the Pacific is needlessly blind or vision impaired.
of vision loss in the Pacific is preventable or treatable
people in the Pacific experience blindness
people in the Pacific live with vision impairment
Through partnerships with local organisations and Pacific governments, we’re making progress in treating avoidable blindness, strengthening eye health systems, and establishing quality, accessible eye care.
Explore our country snapshots to learn more about the specific needs and achievements in each country we work in.
Countries in the Pacific have unacceptably high rates of blindness and vision impairment.
In the region, the leading conditions causing blindness and vision impairment are cataracts, refractive error and diabetes eye disease. These issues are often preventable or treatable, yet limited access to quality eye care means many people are still affected.
The rewards of quality eye health care stretch far beyond the operating table.
When a person’s sight is restored, this not only benefits the individual, but also their family and community.
Broader communities also gain advantage from the economic impacts of better eye health. World-first research by The Fred Hollows Foundation and Australia’s Victoria University Institute of Strategic Economic Studies has shown that investments in eye health offer among the highest return on investment (ROI) of any disease intervention:
Working alongside Pacific partners, we provide comprehensive in-country support to address the root causes of avoidable blindness and vision impairment.
Through sight-restoring surgeries, outreach programmes, community engagement and training local eye health specialists, we ensure quality eye care is accessible to all.
Discover the full range of support we offer to build sustainable eye health solutions across the Pacific.
The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ is a registered charitable organisation under the Charities Act 2005.
Charities Commission registration number is CC23722.
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