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Vision Care: Transforming Lives with Free Eye Surgery

3/12/2025

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Vision Care, established by Kim Dong-hae in 2001, has transformed lives by offering free eye care in 39 countries, helping over 200,000 patients and conducting 30,000 surgeries. With no celebrity backing, the NGO thrives on the passion of its volunteers. Kim highlights the hurdles faced in varied settings, supported by his family's unwavering commitment to this noble cause.

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Story summary

Vision Care, established by Kim Dong-hae in 2001, has transformed lives by offering free eye care in 39 countries, helping over 200,000 patients and conducting 30,000 surgeries. With no celebrity backing, the NGO thrives on the passion of its volunteers. Kim highlights the hurdles faced in varied settings, supported by his family's unwavering commitment to this noble cause.