Every year, we help thousands of blind people see again. How does it feel to see the world through new eyes? See more »
Durga’s infectious smile and twinkling eyes offer a glimpse into the spirit of this sweet young man. It’s hard to imagine that not long ago, his life was filled with darkness. See more »
Photo: ©2013 Toni Cervantes
What do you say to someone when the death of their loved one allowed the restoration of your sight? See more »
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There was a time when Thangapandi and his wife contemplated suicide. The shame of living with blindness was too much to bear. See more »
Photo: ©2013 Toni Cervantes
Every superhero has a nemesis, a mortal enemy sent to ruin the future they're struggling to build. Even budding young superheroes in India. See more »
Photo: ©2011 Toni Cervantes
When a doctor finally diagnosed Miguel with keratoconus, he also told him that eventually the disease would cost him his sight. Miguel began preparing himself for a future of blindness. Already, his vision was blurred. It was only a matter of time before it faded altogether. See more »
Photo: 2012 Jerry & Lois Photography
Doug and Libby Lausch wanted to meet the man who received restored sight from their son. And they wanted the world to know that cornea donation helps families of the donor, too, by giving them something life affirming to focus on. See more »
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Martin Sanchez wanted the world to know how the generous act of a stranger made it possible for him to see again. See more »
Photo: Margot Duane/margotduane.com
The chanting of the young kids in Aschenk’s village shouting, “Here comes the blind boy. Here comes the blind boy!” rings in his ears still. Quiet tears of hurt and humiliation rolled down his face as he recounted the cruel taunts hurled at him from his neighbors. See more »
Photo: ©2011 Toni Cervantes
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SightLife is the only non-profit global health organization solely focused on eliminating corneal blindness in the U.S. and around the world.
SightLife works in partnership with surgeons and health organizations in more than 29 countries. Along with our global eye bank partners we provided nearly 14,000 corneas for transplant in 2012.
That’s 14,000 lives changed for the better.
But there are over 10 million people with corneal blindness still waiting to have their sight restored. With your help, we can help them see the world through new eyes.
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SightLife was ranked #1 in medium-sized organizations and #2 overall in the nation.
