What has the Fred Hollows Foundation done to make Fred’s vision a reality?

An estimated 39 million people who live in the world today are blind. Four out of five don't need to be - their condition is easily treatable or preventable .The Fred Hollows Foundation works to restore sight and end avoidable blindness in more than 29 developing countries across Asia, Africa and the Pacific .They focus on the comprehensive treatment of cataracts which are responsible for around half of all global blindness. Modern cataract surgery using an intraocular lens (IOL) takes just 20 minutes and can cost as little as $25. In fact, the World Bank states that cataract surgery is one of the most highly cost-effective interventions that can be offered in the developing world .They also tackle other causes of avoidable blindness including glaucoma, pytergium, trachoma and refractive error .Since 1992, The Fred Hollows Foundation has restored the sight of well over one million people and trained more than 30,000 eye health workers; achievements I think Fred would be proud of.