Restoring Sight, Empowering People

At Combat Blindness International, our mission is to eliminate preventable blindness worldwide by providing sustainable, equitable solutions for sight through partnerships and innovation.

Our Work

Combat Blindness International's mission is built on four pillars, and it's the synergy between these initiatives that drives meaningful change. By simultaneously reducing cataract prevalence worldwide and expanding access to eye care in rural areas, we are working towards a future with fewer individuals affected by preventable blindness.

Cataract Program

Pediatric Program

The COP Program

The Aadya Initiative

Our Impact

Throughout 19 Countries We Have Completed

4,870,000+ Vision Screenings

3,664,224 Adult Eye Screenings

1,211,422 Childhood Eye Screenings

430,000+ Sight-Restoring Surgeries

850+ Women Empowered by Technical Training

426,000+ Pairs of Glasses Distributed

Stay up to date!

Read the inspiring story of our Founder and Visionary Leader, Dr. Suresh Chandra, and learn how Combat Blindness International began its mission to end preventable blindness.

The Latest From CBI

Click below to listen to Executive Director, Reena Chandra’s interview with WORT on the 8 O’clock Buzz!

  • “At Combat Blindness International, we have always had a mission to reach the most vulnerable around the world - to bring eye care to those who have no resources”

    Dr. Suresh Chandra, MD
    CBI Founder and Visionary Leader

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