Vision loss affects nearly every facet of a child’s life. Some studies suggest that up to 80 per cent of learning is visual. That’s why we’re bringing eye health services to students in classrooms across our countries of work. “Our school eye health program is giving students more than just access to eyeglasses or sight-saving procedures,”… Continue reading Brighter futures ahead, thanks to school eye health programs
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Decades of support, a lifetime of compassion
Eileen Giuliani’s support for Operation Eyesight is rooted in her compassion for others and her own battle with avoidable vision loss. In 1988, while waiting for her semiannual eye exam at a local clinic in Vancouver, Canada, she saw a poster for Operation Eyesight on the wall. By then, Eileen had been at risk of… Continue reading Decades of support, a lifetime of compassion
Meet our people: Joana Annobil
If you ask Joana Annobil what it’s like to pursue a degree in ophthalmic nursing, her answer is simple. “It’s a dream come true,” she smiles. Growing up, Joana remembers her grandmother going blind but not seeking treatment because blindness was believed to be caused by spirits. “If they knew about eye services, they wouldn’t… Continue reading Meet our people: Joana Annobil
Meet our people: the Cutlers
For the Cutlers, philanthropy is a family affair. Marty Cutler is many things – a certified business and life coach, a former Operation Eyesight board member, lover of funky hats and the patriarch of a large, blended family. An Operation Eyesight supporter since 1985, Marty says it’s time to engage the next generation. “Recently, Marilyn… Continue reading Meet our people: the Cutlers
