Nigeria
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In Nigeria, about 4.25 million people are blind or visually impaired. Over 84% of the causes of vision loss could have been prevented or treated. Access to affordable eye care is a significant reason why people remain blind, and it is an economic burden in this country.
With rising rates of type 2 diabetes due to urbanization, sedentary lifestyles, and poor dietary habits, it is emerging as a major eye health issue.
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CharityVision provides consumable surgery packs to train resident ophthalmologists and to provide discounted or no-cost procedures to those in need. This year, our partner’s goal is to perform 3,000 eye social surgeries.
Our Partners
Current Projects
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Receiving Cataract Kits
The Project of 5000 Cataract kits for 5000 Cataract surgeries is currently ongoing.
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Equipment for Primary Eye Care Centers
The Project for the supply of equipment for our Primary Eye Care Center (PECC), which includes Indirect, slit-lamp, Refraction kits, and so on for 4 centers are those for previously.
We have opened 3 centers - Abeokuta, Agege and Ota. We are yet to have the last one in Abuja but the equipment are in store.
Our Team
Dr. Feyidamilola Hassan-Oyewumi
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"I believe everyone should be able to access quality eyecare irrespective of their socioeconomic status."
Emmanuel Ogundare
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"I take pride in making an impact through social intervention programs such that, everyone has equal and even opportunity to pursue their legitimate aspirations."
Nigeria’s
Annual
Report 2024
GLASSES DONATED:
2,076
OUTREACHES:
32
PATIENTS SCREENED:
8,270
SURGERIES PERFORMED:
1,019
See all annual reports here.
Stories from the field
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Mariam, Mother of Four
Mariam hadn’t seen her two oldest children in 10 years—and had never seen her two youngest. Undiagnosed bilateral cataracts left this 35-year-old mother overwhelmed and hopeless. Her 15-year-old daughter became her caregiver, missing school and carrying the weight of the household. Desperate for change, Mariam went to a medical outreach sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she was diagnosed and referred for cataract surgery. Seeing her children’s faces again filled her with joy. Now, she looks forward to working, regaining independence, and rebuilding her life. She is deeply and forever grateful.
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LDS Missionaries in Action with CharityVision
In Nigeria, CharityVision is partnering with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to provide affordable eye care. Missionaries are helping with screenings and glasses delivery, and local chapels have become welcoming spaces for care. Community members have shared that within those walls, they not only received help—but also felt Christ-like love.
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From Darkness to Light: Chinyere’s Story
Three years of blindness forced Chinyere to give up her small clothing business in Badagry, Lagos. Depression followed, straining her 13-year marriage—though her husband remained faithfully by her side. When she heard about a free eye screening at a local church, hope returned. After a successful surgery, her sight—and her spirit—were restored. Now, Chinyere is ready to work again and embrace life with new light.
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