But good news: all this misery can be prevented. Trachoma is easily treatable and the charitable organisation Sightsavers is working alongside the World Health Organisation to eliminate the disease by 2020.

Since 1950, Sightsavers has supported more than 379,000 operations and helped cure more than 118 million cases of trachoma with antibiotic treatments worldwide. Its secret of success? Sightsavers uses the SAFE strategy: treating trachoma through Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness, and Environment improvements like basic sanitation.

The disease is treatable. The goal is achievable. And it looks like the end is finally in sight for trachoma.

You can also contribute and speed up the fight against trachoma by donating to Sightsavers. The end of this disease is just a click away 👇