The Fred Hollows Foundation Nz Is A Charitable Organization Focused On Restoring Sight And Preventing Blindness In Underserved Communitiesinspired By The Work Of Fred Hollowsa New Zealand Born Ophthalmologistthe Foundation Provides Essential Eye Care Services And Promotes Self Sufficiency In Local Communities Key Services Include Cataract Surgery To Restore Visiontrachoma Control To Prevent Blindness From Bacterial Infectionsand The Development Of Eye Health Programsthe Foundation Also Emphasizes Training Local Healthcare Professionals To Independently Manage Eye Health Initiativesits Mission Is To End Avoidable Blindness By Delivering High Qualityaffordable Eye Caremaking A Significant Impact Globally By Restoring Sight To Over 200 000 People Through Cataract Surgery Alonethe Foundation Operates In Various Regionsincluding Indigenous Communities In Australia And Developing Countries Across Asiaafricaand South America
