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Restoring Sight, Transforming Lives

We are dedicated to eliminating preventable blindness worldwide by the year 2050 through high-impact cataract surgery, training, and technology

Sight Restored in Morocco

Our 2026 Vision Mission is underway in Tiddas. Working alongside our partner AMMS, our team has helped complete 93 sight-restoring surgeries in the first two days — on the way to a goal set at hundreds this week. See the story from the field.

ADVF clinical outreach missions deliver life changing eye surgeries worldwide.

The Official ADVF Story

See how your support changes lives. Watch our official video to learn more about our global impact and the communities we serve.

So the World May See

We are dedicated to eliminating preventable blindness worldwide by the year 2050, through cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions.

As a network of U.S. based eye surgeons, entrepreneurs, and scientists, our mission is to restore sight to millions of individuals living with unnecessary blindness.

Andrew Dougherty Vision Foundation
Corporate Sponsorship
ADVF Research Hub

Our Partners & Sponsors

Join Us in Bringing Vision to the World

Eye Cataract Surgery

Donate

We offer flexible giving options to make it easy for you to support our mission. Choose between a one-time, monthly, annual contributions, or even corporate sponsorships.

Vision Programs

Volunteer

Interested in transforming lives through the restoration of sight? We have volunteer opportunities for medical professionals, engineers, and general volunteers. 

Testimonial

Did You Know

Over 100 million people worldwide suffer from cataracts, the leading cause of blindness.

In some regions, cataract surgery can cost as little as $50, making it one of the most cost-effective medical interventions.

How We Change Lives

Restoring Sight Services

Programs

We have done cataract surgeries in international missions trips across the world including Hebron, Beirut, Port-au-Prince, and San Jose. In the US, ADVF has provided cataract and refractive surgeries to those in need.

Best Eye Surgeons

Innovation

We’re leading the way through various innovative methods. This includes the development of advanced intraocular lenses, innovative therapeutic approaches, smartphone-based diagnostics, and our in-house dedicated innovation centre.