The Al-Shifa Center for Community Ophthalmology (ACCO) runs one of the largest outreach initiatives in Pakistan dedicated to preventing blindness and delivering quality eye care to people living in rural and underserved areas. Guided by its mission, “Reaching Out to the Unreached,” ACCO takes essential eye care services directly to communities that have little or no access to specialized treatment. Its activities include free eye screening programs in schools, surgical camps, and educational sessions that promote awareness and basic eye care among students, teachers, and the wider community.

Through each of its programs, ACCO strives not only to improve vision but also to restore confidence, dignity, and optimism in people’s lives. By providing high-standard eye care services at no cost and within the community itself, ACCO helps individuals regain their independence and supports their ability to continue their education, work, and daily lives.