OUR IMPACT

Your support. Real outcomes.

Every dollar, every hour, every pair of donated glasses — it adds up. Here’s what FORSEE Canada has accomplished with your support.

240

cataract surgeries funded

289

community members served

11

scholarships awarded

5

ophthalmologists trained

FORSEE-funded research team at ophthalmology conference

WHERE YOUR SUPPORT GOES

Three pillars. One mission.

Research

FORSEE funds and supports original clinical research in ophthalmology — from PRECISE, a 3,000+ case multi-centre study, to scholar-led investigations across Canadian universities.

FORSEE Canada research event

Featured publication

Francesca Lee — Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, Dec 2025

Education

$88,000 in scholarships awarded to date. 11 scholars across 8 universities. FORSEE’s Surgical Research Scholarship and Scholar in Eye Surgery programs train the next generation of eye care leaders.

FORSEE Canada eye care outreach in Kenya

Scholar spotlight

“FORSEE gave me the opportunity to pursue the research I’d only dreamed about.” — Mariam Issa, SES Inaugural Recipient

Outreach

Free eye screenings in the GTA. Cataract surgery missions in Kenya. 240 sight-restoring surgeries and 289 community members served — and growing every year.

FORSEE Canada outreach mission

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Kenya missions

240

surgeries

FUND ALLOCATION

Where every dollar goes.

FORSEE Canada maintains full transparency over how donor funds are allocated across our three pillars.

Outreach Programs 57%
Research 20%
Education & Scholarships 16%
Administration 7%

VOICES FROM THE FIELD

The people behind the numbers.

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“FORSEE gave me the opportunity to pursue the research I’d only dreamed about. The mentorship changed my trajectory.”

Mariam Issa

Inaugural SES Recipient

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Khaldon Abbas

FORSEE Volunteer

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Mithamo Kibata

Kenya Mission Patient

This is what’s possible. Imagine what comes next.

Every donation — no matter the size — funds sight-restoring surgery, trains the next generation of eye care leaders, and brings eye health to communities that need it most.