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
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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!