“Second Sight: Eye Crisis in India”
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“The Unwanted: India’s Orphan Crisis”
“Ambassador Pictures, Inc., is currently in development with two documentary projects entitled, “Second Sight: Eye Crisis in India” and “The Unwanted: India’s Orphan Crisis.”
Dr. Gilda Pianelli
"Second Sight: Eye Crisis in India"The focus of this project is to create awareness of the rapidly declining eye health in India.
- Globally, every five seconds a person goes blind
- 37 million people in the world today are blind
- Nine out of ten blind people live in the developing world
- 75% of global blindness can be prevented or cured
The eye crisis in India is staggering. Of the estimated seven million people who are blind in India, around 65% aged over 50 are suffering from cataract and 20% from refractive errors. Both conditions are easily treatable, and the overwhelming majority of these people could, in fact, regain their sight or have it significantly improved thus restoring their dignity, quality of life and value in their community.
The other major causes of blindness in the country are glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and most tragic of all, childhood blindness. Estimates would suggest that there are approximately 400,000 children in India who are blind in both eyes. This includes those who are effectively blind due to uncorrected refractive error which means that all they need are some appropriate eyeglasses. The figure rises to 2 million when those who have serious visual impairment are included as well. It is thought that 17% of these cases are irreversible.
"The Unwanted-India's Orphan Crisis"The focus of this project is to create awareness about India’s orphans and the immense struggle…
Ambassador Pictures, Inc. is dedicated to our mission which is to develop, package, and produce high quality impacting digital films that will stir world awareness through the media. These documentaries will be available for global broadcasting.
Aishwarya Rai's Endorsement India’s foremost leading lady of cinema Aishwarya Rai spoke to Ambassador Pictures, Inc., during a recent New York ‘on camera’ interview and stated, “What you are doing (“Second Sight”) is the most honorable thing. May God Bless you.” Miss Rai is the spokesperson for India’s Eye Bank and has donated her own eyes.
We have started a sponsorship campaign through the Paul L. Rodensky Foundation for the Arts, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Your financial support for these projects are tax deductible. We appreciate your much needed financial help and support with these urgent, humble causes. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Blessings,
Ambassador Pictures, Inc.
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