A father’s livelihood and hope restored

With his sight restored, Milan has been able to return to work at the tea estate. Through the generosity of donors like you, he has regained his independence and is now able to support his four children.

The ancient art of ‘tea plucking”’ requires the picker to identify and pluck only the freshest, newest shoots on the tea plant. It requires dexterity, speed and, most importantly, excellent eyesight.  So, imagine trying to pick tea efficiently when your eyes are clouded over with cataracts.  This was the situation for 36-year-old Milan, who lives… Continue reading A father’s livelihood and hope restored

The tale of the turkey bag

Art Jenkyns, founder of Operation Eyesight.

The holidays are quickly approaching, and I know many of you are looking forward to gathering with loved ones for caroling, games and of course, turkey dinner.  Although turkey dinner isn’t a tradition in my family (I eat what turkeys eat, grass and grains), after hearing a recent story shared by the Jenkyns family, any… Continue reading The tale of the turkey bag

The Gift of Sight saved a little girl’s life

For six-year-old Blessing, the Gift of Sight has meant more than a critical eye surgery; it has meant life itself. Two years ago, Blessing was playing near a pile of burning trash in her home village in Ghana when an explosion occurred. Tragically, a piece of metal became embedded in her eye. Blessing was rushed… Continue reading The Gift of Sight saved a little girl’s life