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SEE International

WEBSEE International is a charity working to end preventable blindness since 1974. Make a donation online today to change a life forever.

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Corneal Blindness

WEBSince 1974, SEE has worked diligently around the world to reduce the number of people impacted by corneal blindness. Our network of volunteer surgeons provide free treatment to thousands of patients every year, as well as skill-sharing and training on appropriate surgical techniques to help strengthen local health care infrastructure worldwide.

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Jeffrey Levenson, MD

WEBJeffrey Levenson, M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist and the Chief Medical Officer of SEE International. He is also the medical director of Levenson Eye Associates in Jacksonville, Florida.. Jeff has an extensive history of volunteering with SEE, joining the organization in 2009.

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Helping Children See a Bright Future

WEBAugust is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, so I’d like to take a few minutes during this busy back-to-school season, and remind you to remember one of the most important learning tools: children’s eyes.

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Nonprofit Fighting Blindness in Côte d’Ivoire

WEBOnce a year, SEE partners with the organization 1040i in Doropo by providing essential medical supplies used for screenings and services, allowing the clinic to serve patients year-round.

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Nonprofit Fighting Blindness in Belize

WEBBlindness in Belize. Belize is a country in Central America with a large coastline on the Caribbean. More than half of the population lives in rural areas, where there is little access to health care services.

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Nonprofit Fighting Blindness in Liberia

WEBSEE has been hosting clinics to serve patients in Liberia for over 6 years. As part of our ongoing commitment to developing sustainable and high-quality eye care systems around the world, our volunteer ophthalmologists provide training in the Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) technique in Liberia.

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Nonprofit Fighting Blindness in Cameroon

WEBSEE International’s Work in Cameroon. Cameroon is a Central African nation located on the Gulf of Guinea. While the country spends more money on healthcare than many other Sub-Saharan nations, health statistics (including life expectancy) have …

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Conditions We Treat

WEBCataracts cause a third of all blindness cases. According to the World Health Organization, cataracts affect approximately 65.2 million people and cause moderate to severe vision loss in over 80% of cases.. That’s why treating cataracts is one of our organization’s main focuses as a cost-effective health intervention.

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Nonprofit Fighting Blindness in Democratic Republic of Congo

WEBBlindness in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is located in Central sub-Saharan Africa. Formerly known as Zaire (1971-1997), it is the second-largest country in Africa.

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Lauren Shatz, MD

WEBLauren Shatz, MD is SEE International's Director. Dr. Lauren Shatz is a board-certified ophthalmologist with subspecialty training in refractive cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses and corneal diseases.

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Nonprofit Fighting Blindness in Peru

WEBBlindness in Peru. Peru is located in western South America and is home to Machu Picchu, the famous Inca citadel in the Andes Mountains. In the late 20th Century, Peru’s health care system collapsed due to an internal conflict that led to economic instability.

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Nonprofit Fighting Blindness in Honduras

WEBBlindness in Honduras. Honduras is a Central American country located next to Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua. Before its colonization by Spain, the Mayan civilization built stunning cities and temples throughout the region.

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Nonprofit Fighting Blindness in Zambia

WEBSEE launched a partnership in June 2014 with Caring Hearts Pediatrics in the Chongwe District of the Lusaka Province, where we provide essential medical supplies and technical support to patients and medical professionals in Zambia.

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Nonprofit Fighting Blindness in Kenya

WEBSEE seeks to not only treat people suffering from blindness but also to strengthen and broaden the pool of eye health professionals in Kenya. We work in multiple locations across the country to provide eye care for those in need.

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Refractive Errors

WEBRefractive errors are caused when the shape of the eye, length of the eyeball or similar issues do not allow light to focus correctly.

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4 Essential Healthy Vision Tips from SEE Optometrists

WEBSEE is passionate about promoting eye health. That’s why we are delighted to share these valuable tips for maintaining healthy eyes from two esteemed optometrists, Dr. Karen Garrety and Dr. Robin Chang.

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2022 Humanitarian of the Year Awards

WEBWestminster Free Clinic & Community Care Center, Oxnard – Community Partner . Since its establishment in 2001, WFC has been an innovative nonprofit with the dual goal of: 1) serving as a community care center that provides easy access to free healthcare and health-supporting services to hard-to-reach populations facing transportation, language, …

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