At the moment cataracts is the leading cause of blindness, and can only be removed through surgery.  The surgical procedure, while simple and safe, is unpleasant for the patient and often prohibitively expensive. According to the Fred Hollows Foundation, approximately...

Leader Dogs for the Blind is a non-profit organization providing trained dogs for the blind.  1.3 million people are blind, 75,000 become blind or visually impaired.  Ten percent travel independently with a white cane or guide dog.  The impact of the Leader Dog is...