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Join host Meg Ryan as she dives into an inspiring conversation with HelpMeSee and a renowned panel of experts. Featuring insights from Dr. Bonnie An Henderson, Dr. Minal ShahBaldota, Dr. Nicoletta Fynn-Thompson, and Dr. Karla Pamela Gonzalez Daher, this episode unpacks groundbreaking advancements and life-changing stories.
Watch the Full Episode On Demand!
Join host Meg Ryan as she dives into an inspiring conversation with HelpMeSee and a renowned panel of experts. Featuring insights from Dr. Bonnie An Henderson, Dr. Minal ShahBaldota, Dr. Nicoletta Fynn-Thompson, and Dr. Karla Pamela Gonzalez Daher, this episode unpacks groundbreaking advancements and life-changing stories.
Don’t miss out on the knowledge, perspectives, and inspiration.
About Empowered
18 YEARS OF INNOVATION
Inspiring Audiences Across the World
Empowered with Meg Ryan has been a platform for elevating stories that often go untold, shining a light on individuals and organizations that are making a profound difference in the world. In partnership with HelpMeSee, the series brings attention to one of the most urgent and solvable global health crises: cataract blindness. Cataract blindness and vision impairment affects over 100 million people worldwide, mostly in low-income countries with women being disproportionately impacted. Without access to cataract surgery, blindness robs individuals of independence, opportunity, and hope. HelpMeSee is answering the call. Through cutting-edge simulation-based training, thousands of cataract specialists are being trained to deliver sight-saving surgeries in regions that need them most.
Together, we’re working toward a brighter future. Join us today. With your support, we can restore sight and transform lives.
Cataract blindness or visual impairment affects 100 million lives worldwide, but women bear the greatest burden
Women are less likely to receive sight-restoring surgery, and often, the youngest daughter in the family must stay home from school or work to care for a family member suffering from cataract blindness or visual impairment.
The Empowered program, hosted by Meg Ryan, sheds light on these disparities and the extraordinary steps HelpMeSee is taking to train cataract specialists in Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS). These specialists can then go on to perform up to 30,000 cataract surgeries over the course of their careers.
WATCH AND LEARN…
The Faces Behind the Numbers
Understand the real struggles of women and families impacted by cataract blindness in underserved communities. Some countries have one cataract specialist per 1 million people making access to surgery challenging.
Empowering Women, Transforming Lives
Learn how increasing access to cataract surgery allows women to reclaim their roles as proud students, breadwinners, and essential contributors to their communities and families.
Innovative Solutions to Global Challenges
Discover how the HelpMeSee Simulation-based Training Program is equipping cataract specialists with the surgical skills in Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery to bring life-changing surgeries to low-income countries.
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A visually stunning and moving message about hope, empowerment, and the role you play in creating change. One trained surgeon can complete 30,000 cataract surgeries in their career.
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Together, we can address cataract blindness and create a brighter future for women, families, and entire communities. Join the movement today.
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