About The Fred Hollows Foundation Fred Hollows believed that every eye is an eye and that whether a person is rich or poor, they should have the right to high quality and affordable eye care. Fred got things done and put in motion a legacy to end avoidable blindness. That is why we have made it our mission to restore sight to the 4 out of 5 people who are needlessly blind. The Fred Hollows Foundation works in more than 25 countries and has restored sight to over 2 million people worldwide. Key facts: · 32.4 million people in the world are blind. · 4 out of 5 people who are blind don’t need to be. · Eye diseases like cataract, trachoma and diabetic retinopathy are often treatable or preventable. · In some countries where we work, sight can be restored for as little as $25. · The Foundation works around the world and in Indigenous communities in Australia. http://www.hollows.org/au/home
