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Each quarter, we screen hundreds of children across vulnerable communities in the Western Cape. Most of our interventions are straightforward: a prescription, a pair of glasses.. But occasionally, a case reminds us why this work reaches far beyond the corrective lens. This is one of those cases. During a routine screening, we encountered a child who had been living with blindness in one eye for years, the result of an accident in early childhood. In his community, as in many of the...

At just 10 years old, Micah began experiencing vision difficulties that required corrective glasses. Thanks to the early screening and intervention, her visual needs were identified and addressed at a crucial stage in her development. Because her condition was detected early, Micah received the appropriate corrective support during an important period of visual development. This timely care helped ensure that her eyesight progressed positively over the next two years. On 22 January 2026,...

Do you know, Eyes of Africa aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) We are a humanitarian organisation committed to improving children’s vision health across Africa, with a focus on underserved and vulnerable communities. Our mission - ensuring that every child has the right to see clearly and learn without limitation - aligns closely with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , particularly those addressing health, education, equality, and...