Patient stories

Robbed of his sight, unable to walk and severely depressed. Thanks to our supporters, Unasa can see clearly again.

“It was the most painful thing for me to not see clearly, but now it is the best feeling to see my world.” – Peni

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

Blind for ten years, Poufia finally saw his family for Christmas.

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 has diabetes eye disease – right before COVID-19 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.