Gift of Sight

Gift of Sight

Restore sight from just $150

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Help Cure Blindness

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness, leaving millions without vision. Cataract surgeries are simple, life-changing procedures that can restore sight.

Unfortunately, millions worldwide face economic barriers, preventing them from accessing the medical care they need.

We provide eye checkups, medicines, and cataract surgeries to the elderly, women, men and children in Mali, Niger, and Pakistan.

We ensure everyone has access to these treatments, offering free services to patients who cannot afford them.

Don’t leave them in the dark; give the Gift of Sight today.

How Muslim Hands Deliver Eye Camps

Needs Assesment

Our teams identify high-need eye care areas and raise awareness so vulnerable patients can attend screenings.

Sight Restored

Eye specialists assess patients and perform cataract surgeries for those who are medically eligible.

Aftercare

Patients receive medication, recovery guidance, and follow-up checks to support healing and restored vision.

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Key Facts

One in two people don't have access to cataract surgery worldwide (WHO)

94 million people globally, have distance vision impairment or blindness caused by cataracts

Two out of three people in low-income countries need glasses but don't have access to them

Q. What is the Gift of Sight program?

A. Gift of Sight is a life-changing initiative that provides eye screenings, medication, and cataract surgery to people suffering from preventable blindness who cannot afford treatment across Africa and Pakistan.

Q. Why is the Gift of Sight program needed?

A. Cataracts cause over half of global blindness, yet the condition is easily treatable. Millions remain blind simply because they lack access to affordable eye care.

Q. Who benefits from the Gift of Sight program?

A. Children, adults, and elderly individuals in vulnerable communities, many of whom are unable to work, study, or care for their families due to vision loss.

Q. How are patients identified and selected?

A. Our teams work closely with local communities to identify areas with the greatest need and carry out screenings to assess eligibility for treatment.

Q. Who performs the cataract surgeries?

A. Surgeries are carried out by qualified and experienced eye specialists in partner hospitals and clinics.

Q. Is cataract surgery safe?

A. Yes. Cataract surgery is a routine, low-risk procedure with a high success rate when performed by trained professionals.

Q. Does the program include aftercare?

A. Yes. Patients receive medication, recovery guidance, and follow-up checks to ensure successful healing and restored vision.

Muslim Hands

Muslim Hands Canada is an international aid agency and NGO working globally to help those affected by natural disasters, conflict and poverty. Muslim Hands Canada is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (Charity Registration No. 81126 4985 RR0001).