Help prevent avoidable blindness. Give people a chance at a better life.

We help prevent and cure avoidable blindness and visual impairment in developing countries. Worldwide there are 253 million people with visual disabilities. 36 million of these people are blind, 217 million are visually impaired. A massive 89% of people with visual disabilities are living in developing countries. The impact of blindness is particularly acute for vulnerable populations in developing countries and leads to major economic and social problems. Blind people are often no longer able to support themselves, and become fully dependent on family members and friends for their livelihood. Fortunately, 75% of the cases can be corrected or cured. With relatively simple, low-cost solutions, like a cataract surgery or a good pair of glasses, we can end this situation.

Our book: 35 years mission Eye Care


The Eye Care Foundation (ECF) has been working for more than three decades to prevent and cure preventable blindness and low vision in low-income countries in Asia and Africa. With the support of its donors, ECF has given millions of eye patients and their families the prospect of a better life.

This unique book tells the story about the experiences and developments of the Eye Care Foundation in the past 35 years. The work of ECF continues and is by no means complete!

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