The Bright Eyes Vision Van Gallery

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The Bright Eyes Vision Van Gallery 〰️

Why Blindness?

Restoring Sight, Empowering People

At Combat Blindness International, our mission is to eliminate preventable blindness worldwide by providing sustainable, equitable solutions for sight through partnerships and innovation.

Our Work

Combat Blindness International's mission is built on four pillars, and it's the synergy between these initiatives that drives meaningful change. By simultaneously reducing cataract prevalence worldwide and expanding access to eye care in rural areas, we are working towards a future with fewer individuals affected by preventable blindness.

Cataract Program

Pediatric Program

The COP Program

The Aadya Initiative

Our Impact

Throughout 19 Countries We Have Completed:

6,997,000+ Vision Screenings

5,155,419 Adult Eye Screenings

1,841,674 Childhood Eye Screenings

475,000+ Sight-Restoring Surgeries

1050+ Women Empowered by Technical Training

445,000+ Pairs of Glasses Distributed

Our Story

Read the inspiring story of our Founder and Visionary Leader, Dr. Suresh Chandra, and learn how Combat Blindness International began its mission to end preventable blindness.

Contact Us

Get in Touch!

A better future is possible. A future where everyone has access to equitable eye care. Contact us to learn more about our mission and work, or to become involved yourself.

info@combatblindness.org
(608) 238-7777

PO Box 5332,
Madison WI, 53705

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The Latest From CBI

Click below to watch CBI’s exclusive interview with Channel 15 about our Bright Eyes Vision Van

WMTV 15 Interview

  • “At Combat Blindness International, we have always had a mission to reach the most vulnerable around the world - to bring eye care to those who have no resources”

    Dr. Suresh Chandra, MD
    CBI Founder and Visionary Leader

  • "The people we are providing sight to today - that becomes a generational gift. The gift is fed down through their grandchildren's children, on and on, and it provides an amazing benefit."

    John Hurckman
    CBI Ally

  • "The one thing I want people to know about CBI is that for $25, you completely change someone's life."

    Zoe Scott
    CBI Ally

  • "The people who are working at CBI are pretty amazing. What they do, is absolutely life-changing. Because of that, I became a part of it."

    Choton Basu
    CBI Ally

  • "1.1 billion people live with vision loss. If we do nothing, 1.7 billion will be visually impaired by 2050. We have to do something."

    Reena Chandra
    CBI Executive Director