HelpMeSee appears on Empowered with Meg Ryan, sharing solutions to the global cataract blindness crisis. Watch the episode airing nationwide in April.
One hundred million people are suffering from cataract blindness or vision impairment due to many factors, including the global shortage of surgeons. Despite being a treatable condition, millions remain blind
Using the same training innovations that have made aviation one of the safest industries, HelpMeSee is tackling a global health crisis affecting 20 million people worldwide.
Jim Ueltschi, founder, chairman, and treasurer of HelpMeSee—the WATS 2025 charitable partner—explained how standardised simulation training, which transformed aviation safety, is now being used to combat widespread cataract blindness.
Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) is recognized as a transformative technique for cataract extraction, particularly in low-resource settings. As the demand for cataract surgery continues to rise globally due
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of virtual reality (VR) in many fields of surgical training, including ophthalmology. Lockdowns, social distancing, travel restrictions, and reduced hospital capacities severely limited hands-on
Residency is the cornerstone of surgical education. Designed to prepare medical students for the rigors of surgery, the intensive program typically relies heavily on an apprenticeship model in which residents
HelpMeSee’s Mazava Project trains general practitioners in Madagascar to perform cataract surgeries, addressing the country’s high rate of avoidable blindness. Trainees gain proficiency through simulation-based learning and live surgeries, improving access to eye care in remote areas.
Cataract blindness is a global socioeconomic crisis, disproportionately affecting women and perpetuating gender inequality and poverty cycles. HelpMeSee’s collaboration with Empowered hosted by Meg Ryan aims to raise awareness and empower women…
Phacoemulsification is the predominant cataract surgery technique in the United States. In other parts of the world, especially in low-resource settings, Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) is a low-cost
Around the world, millions of individuals suffer from cataract blindness—a condition that is preventable and treatable. About 90% of those affected by cataract-related visual impairment live in developing countries and have significant geographic and economic hurdles…
HelpMeSee, Inc.
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HelpMeSee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in the United States. The HelpMeSee mission is to eradicate preventable cataract blindness globally. We achieve this through an innovative, scalable simulation-based cataract surgical training program. Our program covers Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS), Phacoemulsification Simulation-based Training Course, Suturing Simulation-based Training Course, and Supplementary Courses. These offerings empower eye care professionals to refine their skills, master vital procedures, and excel in ophthalmology. We are dedicated to restoring vision for those with severe visual impairment and cataract-induced blindness worldwide.
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