named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Cataract Surgeries
Provides free cataract surgeries to patients in Pakistan and Niger, restoring sight to those suffering from preventable blindness
New Hospital Development
Constructs and operates new eye hospitals, such as the facility in Rahim Yar Khan, to expand access to ophthalmic care
Pakistan Flood Relief
Delivered emergency medical and food aid during the 2022 Pakistan floods, addressing urgent community needs
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Comprehensive Eye Care Access 4 activities
- Conducting community outreach and awareness eventsHosts community events such as on World Sight Day to raise awareness about vision health and provide critical eye care resources to the public.
- Delivering humanitarian and emergency eye care reliefProvides emergency eye care and humanitarian aid during natural disasters, such as flood relief services in Pakistan, and extends eye care services beyond Pakistan to countries like Niger in West Africa.
- Operating free eye hospitals and delivering comprehensive eye care services in PakistanOperates a nationwide network of 20 free eye hospitals in Pakistan, providing comprehensive eye care including outpatient treatment, surgeries, and transplants. The organization has cumulatively treated over 63 million patients, with recent milestones documenting sustained service delivery.
- Providing free cataract and other sight-restoring surgeriesConducts high-volume cataract surgeries, including with lens implantation, for patients in need across Pakistan and in other regions such as Niger. Performs approximately 1,100 surgeries daily, including complex procedures like Micro Incision Vitrectomy Surgery, and has restored vision for thousands of patients, including children with bilateral cataracts.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Raising funds to support free ophthalmic services abroadRaises funds in the United States to support the delivery of charitable ophthalmic medical services at no cost in foreign countries, primarily Pakistan.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
- Training ophthalmic doctors and paramedicsProvides formal training for ophthalmic doctors and technicians through the LRBT School of Ophthalmic Paramedicine in Karachi, building professional capacity in eye care delivery.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Expanding infrastructure for eye care deliveryConstructs and opens new eye hospitals and expands medical supply infrastructure, including the April 2024 opening of a Secondary Eye Hospital in Rahim Yar Khan and the February 2024 completion of an additional block at the Central Store for expanded medical equipment storage and distribution.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.16M
Contributions & grants$1.09M94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$67K
expenses
Total expenses$971K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$754K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.19M
Cash$363K
Investments$0
Liabilities$41K
Net assets$2.15M
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -53.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- JAAP WESTRIK — DIRECTOR
- LAILA WAHEED — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- COMSTECH Partner — Collaborates with COMSTECH on initiatives related to science and technology in the OIC region.
- Center for Autism Rehabilitation and Training, Sindh Partner — Collaborated with the center to celebrate World Sight Day with children receiving autism rehabilitation services.
- HSY Partner — Fashion designer HSY serves as global brand and goodwill ambassador for LRBT.
- International medical institutions Partner — Partners with international medical institutions to bring global expertise and share best practices in ophthalmic care.
- LRBT Network — LRBT USA supports LRBT’s eye care programs in Pakistan, including treatment at its network of hospitals.
- LRBT Karachi Korangi Hospital Partner — Local hospital facility providing free eye care and surgical treatment in Karachi.
- LRBT Korangi Partner — Local facility providing urgent and compassionate eye care treatment to patients like Muhammad Hassan.
- LRBT Korangi Partner — Local treatment center where patients receive free cataract care.
- LRBT Pakistan Partner — Collaborates with LRBT Pakistan to operate healthcare services, including the hospital in Rahim Yar Khan.
- LRBT Tando Bago Eye Hospital Partner — Local eye hospital providing surgical care to patients like Khalida.
- LRBT’s Lahore Tertiary Base Hospital Partner — Provides medical infrastructure and surgical services for treating patients with curable blindness.
- Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust Partner — LRBT USA supports the work of the Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust in Pakistan.
- Residence of Ambassador Munir Akram Partner — Hosted LRBT USA's World Sight Day community event.
- Sohail University Partner — Formed an affiliation agreement to offer a four-year BS (Optometry) degree program at the School of Paramedicine at Korangi.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Barrier-Free Access Modelmethodology: barrier-free_access_modelBy eliminating financial, geographic, and logistical barriers—through free care, transportation, and medications—LRBT ensures treatment completion and equity because access is not just about medical service but removing systemic obstacles to care.
- Free and High-Quality Care Modelmethodology: free_and_high-quality_careBy providing free, high-quality eye care using state-of-the-art equipment and standardized procedures, LRBT increases access to treatment and ensures equitable outcomes because cost and quality are key barriers to care in underserved populations.
- Holistic Vision Restorationmethodology: holistic_vision_careBy treating vision restoration as a holistic intervention that rebuilds personal dignity, family well-being, and educational opportunity, LRBT amplifies the impact of medical care because restored sight catalyzes broader social and economic transformation.
- Prevention Through Community Outreachmethodology: prevention_through_community_outreachBy deploying mobile units, conducting eye camps, and running public education campaigns, LRBT prevents blindness at scale because early detection and community-level intervention reduce the burden of preventable eye disease in remote areas.
- Standardized Clinical Care Based on Evidencemethodology: evidence-based_clinical_protocolsBy applying strict, evidence-based clinical protocols and global benchmarks, LRBT ensures patient safety and treatment efficacy because consistent, high-standard care reduces variation and improves outcomes across its service network.