Patient Stories

Poufia's Story

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

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Platini’s story

Age 8, Solomon Islands

Platini was born with cataracts that gradually got worse as he got older.
Floyd’s story

Age 21, Vanuatu

Floyd was building a house when he got a splinter in his eye, causing a cataract to form.
Raj's Story

Age 75, Fiji

Raj worked her entire life to care for her family but felt her blindness made her a burden.
Toese’s story

Age 39, Samoa

Toese relied on his eight-year-old son to look after him which meant he couldn’t go to school.