Jean will never forget the moment he regained his sight

Jean is a 31-year-old man who builds houses as a profession, which may shock some because he lived with total blindness for many years. Jean had long accepted his blindness. But supporting his wife and eightyear-old child in rural Haiti had become increasingly difficult.

Then he heard about a clinic that offered him a glimmer of hope. It was a rainy summer afternoon when Jean arrived at the medical clinic and heard the life-changing words of the doctor who said he could help.

Jean needed cataract surgery on both eyes, which were done in a single operation. Jean spent the night at the hospital recovering with patches over his eyes. As soon as the patches were removed, Jean easily passed the visual tests. He could see the faces of the healthcare workers and easily state how many fingers his doctor was holding up.

Jean made a quick recovery and was soon able to step outside of the clinic to reunite with his family and friends. Seeing the faces of his loved ones filled Jean with so much joy and love.

MAP is happy to have provided the supplies needed for Jean’s surgery, and we are committed to continuing our efforts for the people around the world who have limited access to care.