1. AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS: CATARACT SURGERY PROGRAM ROTARY CLUB ANAHUAC (Mexico City)

2. Project: To perform cataract surgery to 120 low income people of Mexico City GoalTo give hope and purpose for life to those who suffer from “avoidable blindness” such as cataracts. BenefitsThe modern miracle of cataract removal and insertion of an IOL (intraocular lens) gives hope, meaning to life and self sufficiency that is deeply appreciated.

3. Figures in USCy- Total project cost24,000 Rotary Club Anahuac4,000 Rotary Club of USA4,000 District 4170 (Mex)3,000 District of USA3,000 Rotary International match9,000 Needs: Complete the funds through a Rotary matching grant

4. Search for 120 low income patients Route for success Raise funds though an art exposition sale Make a deal for a matching grant Approve the Matching Grant 120 people will avoid blindness

5. Rotary Club Anahuac Meetings Tuesday 20:30 University Club Av.Reforma 150, col.Juárez, Mexico city, Mexico Board 2003-2004 PresidentVictor Manuel Huitrón +52 (55) 5752 2996 Avoidable Blindness DirectorJose Luis Tovilla +52 (55) 5572 6867 International Service Director Luis Roca +52 (55) 5533 5860 International Service AssistantGonzalo Jaramillo +52 (55) 5262 2285 gjaramillo@la.ko.com Contact

6. FAQ´s:About cataracts What is it? A cataract is a clouding of all or part of the normally clear lens within your eye which results in blurred or distorted vision. What is the cause? No one knows exactly the cause but it is known that a chemical change occurs within the eye to cause the lens to become cloudy; this may be use to advancing age. What do the person experiment? Blurred or hazy vision, the appearance of spots in front of the eyes, increased sensitivity to glare or the feeling of having a film over the eyes.

7. FAQ´s:About the project What is the cost of each surgery? $200 USD that includes the lens, hospital, surgery materials. Who is going to do it? A group of volunteer Ophthalmologist headed by our Avoidable Blindness Director, Jose Luis Tovilla who is also an ophthalmologist. Where is going to be done? Instituto de Oftalmologia Conde de Valenciana Chimalpopoca #14 Cd.México, D.F., México +(52) 5520 6720 http://fundacion.mpsnet.net.mx/Anunciacion/hermanos/primera/0701.htm

8. FAQ´s:About the hospital Hospital Conde de Valenciana Founded in 1975 this is a unique center for avoidable blindness. They perform more than 8,000 surgeries procedures and almost 200,000 patients in external consultant per year. Thanks to private donations, this hospital has “state of the art” infrastructure and 50 ophthalmologists to attend 500 people per day. They attend mainly low income patients and charge symbolic prices.