Heroes
2 sisters see the world for the first time ever, thanks to a 15-minute procedure.
This is the best thing I've seen in a long time.
01.19.16
Did you know that blindness is 500% more prevalent in developing countries?
Whoa, that is a lot. And not only that, but about half of the blind kids and adults in the developing world could get their eyesight back with a relatively straightforward surgery.
National Geographic brings us the story of sisters Anita and Sonia, who come from a very poor family in India.
All GIFs via National Geographic/YouTube.
They've been blind since birth.
When kids from acutely poor families remain blind for life, their families often send them to beg on the street. But there is an amazing way out.
Like an "in-15-minutes-you'll-have-eyesight" way out.
See, there's this miracle surgery that can restore the eyesight of a blind child in 15 minutes.
15 MINUTES! And the organization 20/20/20 is helping thousands of kids receive the treatment for free.
Imagine giving someone the gift of sight. I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about it.
Anita and Sonia were able to get the surgery. Their reactions after the bandages came off? Incredible.
To see Anita and Sonia's full story and hear from their parents and doctor, check out the video below.