Corneal Blindness Is a Globally Neglected Public Health Issue
People worldwide are living with corneal blindness
Of people with corneal blindness live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)
Of people who need a cornea transplant in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) will not get one
Corneal blindness is preventable, treatable, and reversible. No one needs to be blind due to corneal disease or injury.
However, treatment and care for corneal diseases and injuries are often inaccessible or unaffordable in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Causes & Consequences of Corneal Blindness
Corneal blindness can be caused by infection, injury, inflammation, or inherited conditions. It primarily impacts young people in LMICs and has profound social and economic consequences, including:
The PEN Strategy
We use a collaborative three-pronged approach for holistic cornea care.
We work to prevent injuries and infections that can lead to corneal blindness
Stopping corneal conditions from advancing to visual impairment and blindness
Preserving & restoring sight using affordable & sustainable novel treatments
KLI Initiatives
We seek to discover, develop, and deploy sustainable technology innovations to accelerate the eradication of corneal blindness.
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Your support is instrumental in advancing our mission to eradicate corneal blindness. Thank you for helping us protect the right to sight!
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