Losing your sight at any age is difficult

To a very young child like Enoch, who lives in one of the poorest countries in the world,  it can be utterly devastating.

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Enoch pictured before his cataract operation
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Enoch's story

When we met little Enoch in Ghana, the two short years of his life had already been filled with sorrow and loss. His mother had died shortly after he was born, and he was living with his grandparents who could barely scrape a living.

Instead of being a happy toddler full of life and curiosity, Enoch was close to losing his sight for good and spending the rest of his life totally reliant on others.

A cataract operation saved Enoch from a lifetime of blindness

Doctors performed surgery to remove the cataract from Enoch’s eyes. It’s such a straightforward procedure, yet the impact of this operation could not have been greater. In an instant Enoch could see again. 

Watch a short film featuring Enoch and see for yourself how a gift today could make such a difference to someone living in the developing world:

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Please note that as we are not registered medical practitioners and do not directly deliver eye care in the countries in which we work, but work with local partners, we are not able to respond to any questions regarding medical issues. Please contact your health service provider for medical advice.


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