From the co-author of Three Cups of Tea comes the inspiring story of two very different doctors—one from the United States, the other from Nepal—united in a common mission: to rid the world of preventable blindness.

In this transporting book, David Oliver Relin shines a light on the work of Geoffrey Tabin and Sanduk Ruit, gifted ophthalmologists who have dedicated their lives to restoring sight to some of the world's most...

Cataracts can affect people of any age, but are more common in the elderly. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. Cataract removal is one of the most common operations performed in the United States. It's also one of the safest and most effective types of surgery. About 90 percent of those who have cataract surgery experience better vision. This program will concentrate on advances in the quality...

"Do You Need Cataract Surgery? If so, you're not alone. Each year, three million Americans undergo cataract removal procedures. Even so, you may find yourself feeling anxious about having surgery performed on your eyes. The authors are experienced surgeons who together have performed more than 10,000 cataract surgeries. They understand your concerns. In this book they answer questions such as: Should I wait to have my cataracts removed? How is the...

Guide to cataracts, glaucoma, and other eye problems, separating myth from fact, and giving the authoritative information on preserving vision.