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Project 70: Eye Care - Zimbabwe
Partnering with Eye Care to the Needy, an organization dedicated to providing high-quality eye care in Zimbabwe, we will support the shipment of a SLT laser to Mater Dei Hospital. With access to this technology, thousands of patients can prevent blindness and preserve their independence and livelihoods.Read more
Project 70: Eye Care - Zimbabwe
We are partnering for the first time with Eye Care to the Needy, an organization that has dedicated decades to bringing compassionate, high-quality eye care to underserved communities across Zimbabwe and Southern Africa. Founded in 1999 by Dr. Stephen Beaty, Eye Care to the Needy goes beyond treating patients through the mentorship of local ophthalmologists to ensure they can carry these life-changing skills back into their communities.
Eye Care to the Needy has witnessed firsthand just how serious eye diseases are in the communities they serve. Among these, Glaucoma stands out as a significant thief of sight—slowly increasing pressure inside the eye, damaging the optic nerve, and eventually causing irreversible blindness if left untreated. In Africa, it is the second leading cause of blindness; in Zimbabwe alone, nearly 5% of the population is affected.
While daily eye drops can help lower eye pressure, they are often too expensive or too difficult to access consistently. This means countless individuals face a future of preventable blindness.
Through Project 70, our giving community will support the purchase and shipment of an SLT (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty) laser to the Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. This advanced laser technology, first introduced in 2001, offers a groundbreaking alternative to traditional glaucoma treatments. Rather than relying on daily drops, the SLT laser uses gentle, targeted energy to reduce eye pressure safely and effectively.
The results speak for themselves. Landmark studies, such as the 2019 LIGHT study, show that SLT can control eye pressure as reliably as medications and maintain this control for up to six years. Even better, the procedure is non-invasive, repeatable, and ideally suited for settings where resources are limited.
In a world where blindness often means the loss of work, education, and even family roles, preserving sight is so much more than a medical victory. It is a chance to remain part of the daily rhythms of life. By integrating this technology into the Mater Dei Hospital, we will offer thousands of patients a chance to protect their vision and, with it, their independence, livelihoods, and connections to their loved ones.
Join us, Dr. Beaty, and Zimbabwe’s dedicated eye doctors in protecting thousands of precious pairs of eyes so they can continue to witness all the important moments of life.
1% Funded
$230 of $23,000
People served
1000 served
Project category
Medical Assistance
Location
Mt. Elgon, Kenya
We are partnering for the first time with Eye Care to the Needy, an organization that has dedicated decades to bringing compassionate, high-quality eye care to underserved communities across Zimbabwe and Southern Africa. Founded in 1999 by Dr. Stephen Beaty, Eye Care to the Needy goes beyond treating patients through the mentorship of local ophthalmologists to ensure they can carry these life-changing skills back into their communities.
Eye Care to the Needy has witnessed firsthand just how serious eye diseases are in the communities they serve. Among these, Glaucoma stands out as a significant thief of sight—slowly increasing pressure inside the eye, damaging the optic nerve, and eventually causing irreversible blindness if left untreated. In Africa, it is the second leading cause of blindness; in Zimbabwe alone, nearly 5% of the population is affected.
While daily eye drops can help lower eye pressure, they are often too expensive or too difficult to access consistently. This means countless individuals face a future of preventable blindness.
Through Project 70, our giving community will support the purchase and shipment of an SLT (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty) laser to the Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. This advanced laser technology, first introduced in 2001, offers a groundbreaking alternative to traditional glaucoma treatments. Rather than relying on daily drops, the SLT laser uses gentle, targeted energy to reduce eye pressure safely and effectively.
The results speak for themselves. Landmark studies, such as the 2019 LIGHT study, show that SLT can control eye pressure as reliably as medications and maintain this control for up to six years. Even better, the procedure is non-invasive, repeatable, and ideally suited for settings where resources are limited.
In a world where blindness often means the loss of work, education, and even family roles, preserving sight is so much more than a medical victory. It is a chance to remain part of the daily rhythms of life. By integrating this technology into the Mater Dei Hospital, we will offer thousands of patients a chance to protect their vision and, with it, their independence, livelihoods, and connections to their loved ones.
Join us, Dr. Beaty, and Zimbabwe’s dedicated eye doctors in protecting thousands of precious pairs of eyes so they can continue to witness all the important moments of life.