Cure Blindness in 1000 Poor Cambodians

THE BLINDNESS FOUNDATION  returns to Cambodia to twoo major Teaching Hospitals in Phnom Penh.

 We work closely with Cambodian Ophthalmologists in developing treatments for the Cambodia people suffering eye diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts.

 Our donation program synchronized with a major US lens implant manufacturer has developed donation packages for both hospitals These include lens implants and medical/surgical supplies to treat over 400 blind cataract patients.

Moreover, our teaching program this year entails lectures in newer methods to treet galucoma , as reviewed in a prior report.

 We are working with US manufacturers to donate the newest laser instruments to treat galucoma, Most poor Cambodian patients cannot afford the classical therapy for glaucome , which is eyedrops instilled daily . So, with laser treatment, this will ensure much better pressure control within the patients eyes , slowing down the onset of blindness.

 In asddition, we have kind donations of Ophthalmic instruments for eyeglals creation and surgical instruments for our local cataract surgeons. As these must be shipped via FedEx , your kind donations help ship these much need supplies to the Cambodia Hospital Doctors.

 Thank you,

 DR CHRISTOPHER LYON

 Founder & Director

 THE BLINDNESS FOUNDATION

                                                      blindcure.com - please see for more gallery  PHOTOS of our work

Links:

• photos of THE BLINDNESS FOUNDATION'S work

• Cambodian Hospital Eye Doctors / waiting room pts (PDF)
  

The IOFF foundation has integrated with THE BLINDNESS FOUNDATION's work in Cambodia and is providing funding for fellowships. These fellowships for post Resident Ophthalmologists enable young Eye Doctors to obtain out of country sub-specialty training in areas of Ophthalmology that provide more specific levels of care.

This upgrades not just the skill-set of the Cambodian Eye Doctor returning to serve his own people, but also spreads the latest technology within the Ophthalmic community in Cambodia. This persists down through the next generation of Eye Doctors and upgrades the proficiency and sophistication of treatments within Cambodia.. The patients thus benefit from a higher quality of care from the more knowledgable Eye Doctors.

As such ,Fellowships extend THE BLINDNESS FOUNDATION'S abilty to train Ophthalmologists and save sight in more patients. A real multiplier effect, for which we are very grateful to IOFF.

Our essential other work with lectures, lens and equipment supply continues in our November Eye Mission

.( Please see past reports for photos) that was disrupted in the COVID era and is now resuming with two teaching hospitals in Phnom Penh, the caapital city

The current border clashes with Thailand will hopefully have reached a settlement by November, and permit our usual travel arrangements to access the teaching hospitals.

Bless you all for your continuued support.

 Thank you

 Dr. Christopher Lyon

 Founder & Director THE BLINDNESS fOUNDATION

Visiting Professor Ophthalmology UHS Cambodia