Patient stories

After two years of blindness, regaining his independence is the most precious gift

Previously the chief of his village, Poufia was blind for ten long years before his sight was restored.

Born blind, baby Shaylan underwent bi-lateral cataract surgery at just five months old.

At just 15, Ashita was diagnosed with diabetes. Ten years later, she found out she now diabetes eye disease - right before COVID hit.

Vika lived happily on the small island of Vava'u in Tonga until she developed cataracts in both eyes.

Cataract surgery gave Sione back his sight and sense of self-worth and gave his daughter her life back.

When we meet Simalo, she is four months pregnant with her first child and blind in both eyes.

Our outreach team wouldn't have been there if our supporters weren't there, and Fakatele would have lost his sight.