Men and women go blind at nearly the same rate. But in low-income countries like Nepal, the majority of those who receive treatment are men and boys. As a result, far more women and girls remain blind. Two-thirds of children living with treatable blindness are girls. When Vishnu Maya lost her sight due to cataracts she was no longer able to work or be independent. With hope and determination, her son carried her on his back for two days to reach Seva’s surgical eye camp.