Madagascar

Madagascar has a severe shortage of eye care in rural areas with only 5 ophthalmologists to serve 17.2 million residents. Madagascar also has one of the lowest cataract surgery rates globally. Widespread uncorrected vision problems, especially in low-income and rural areas, stem from lack of affordable eyecare and glasses. Most eyeglass users live on less than $1.90/day and cannot afford services.

As accessibility is a big issue, we will continue to support the local doctors with consumables. Transporting equipment from the U.S. has also been difficult and costly, so we are looking for in country doctors and partners that can collaborate with our efforts in the country. We also built the Fitsaboana Maso Salfa eye clinic in Fianarantsoa in 2016, fully equipping it with necessary equipment and supplies to help.
Your support will help our Madagascar partners provide vital eye care to people in need.

You can:
- $10 = Give a pair of prescription glasses
- $25 = Sponsor a cataract surgery
- $350 = Sponsor a school eye screening
- Organize a glasses drive → See service opportunities
No matter the size, every gift is a blessing. DONATE TODAY

Our Partners

Current Projects

Finding Hospital & Clinic Partners

Partnering with the local medical community is crucial for a sustainable program. Our team seeks doctors eager to provide accessible eye care to their community, especially those who can't afford glasses or surgery. In exchange, we supply surgical tools and equipment.

If you are a medical professional looking for service opportunities, please contact us at info@charityvision.org.
Sending Medical Supplies

We continue to send additional crates of equipment to support the ongoing efforts of the Fitsaboana Maso Salfa Eye Clinic and sustain their efforts in whatever ways we can.

Our Team

“I enjoy working with CharityVision to sustainably improve eye health for underserved communities in Madagascar.”

MADAGASCAR

PATIENTS SCREENED:
7,757

SURGERIES PERFORMED:
585

GLASSES DONATED:
406

Stories from the field

Second chance in life

After a failed cataract surgery left her nearly blind, Mrs. Ravao Esther lost trust in doctors. For two years, she could see only faint hand movements.
When she finally decided to seek help again, her daughter was hesitant, but Mrs. Ravao bravely agreed to another surgery.
This time, it worked. Her vision improved to 6/24—enough to move around more safely, recognize people’s faces, and regain her independence. Her daughter smiled with relief, and Mrs. Ravao found something she had nearly lost: her happiness!
This artisan is going back to work!

At 55, Mrs. Razanabao lost her vision to cataracts and had to stop working as an artisan. She became dependent on her family and soon could only see splinters of light.
After a free eye exam in her village, she bravely agreed to surgery. When she opened her eyes and saw her granddaughter clearly for the first time, joy returned—and so did her sense of purpose.
Sight is priceless. But restoring it can cost just $25.
Cataract surgery changed her life

Florine works hard as a farmer, but lately she could only see the movement of her hands. At just 57, she was far too young to lose her sight. Our partners provided a free eye exam at her village, where she bravely agreed to cataract surgery.
The difference was life-changing. Florine can see more of her world, work more independently, and look ahead with hope.