About Us
Our Vision
In partnering L V Prasad Eye Institute, the MHMT shares its vision of eliminating avoidable childhood blindness by 2020. Since its inauguration in July 2008, there have been 34,000 Outpatients appointments at the Miriam Hyman Children's Eye Care Centre, 25% of those with no charge to the patient's family. In the same period 3,000 surgeries were carried out, over 50% with no charge. This is an encouraging beginning.
LVPEI is a partner in the World Health Organization's global initiative, "Vision 2020: The Right to Sight".
Miriam’s story, intended for young people in schools in the first instance, demonstrates that individuals and groups can choose to respond positively to negative events. Resources currently being developed will engage participants in experiential learning, and develop a critical appreciation of diverse cultures and our common human experience.
Pastel by Miriam Hyman “Light at the End of the Tunnel”