Worldwide there are around 30 million people who are suffering from blindness. The rate of blindness is increasing more in developing countries in Asia & Africa countries. Blindness can be by birth or it can affect children and adults at any age. It is considered that the blindness in developing countries is like death sentence, People with the daily wages of a dollar, cannot afford to pay their expenses towards treatment.
The major victims of blindness is children and women in developing countries. It is estimated that there are 90% of blind people in low income generating countries. More than 65% of visually impaired people are over 55 years old. It is sad to say that, on an average there are only one ophthalmologist for every 1 million citizens in some African countries. It is estimated that 65% of world’s blind population are women. Among all blind children only 10% of children are doing their education, we can understand the severity of the situation.
Organizations like 20/20/20 is helping people is different countries to restore their Eye sight. 20/20/20 has more than 30 years of experience in helping people with free surgeries particularly in under- developed and Developing countries. Are operating in 40 poorest countries in the world with 32 local partners.
Half of the visually imparted people including children and adults can see the world by a simple 15 minute surgery called “Miracle Surgery” it costs as little as $300. As discussed, for the poorest people in developing and under developed countries with daily income of $1, it is impossible for them to pay $300 towards surgery. Majority of the people live in darkness for the rest of their life unless someone donates money to these people. You can be that someone.