Category: Partnerships

The role of eye care in preventing poverty

For most of his adult life, Abraham made a living as a cobbler, supporting his wife and raising six children on his earnings. But several years ago, he started having trouble threading needles. Initially, he pricked himself repeatedly, and eventually, he couldn’t get the needles threaded at all. Due to his poor eyesight, Abraham had… Continue reading The role of eye care in preventing poverty

The Power of Partnerships: Seeing is Believing by Kashinath Bhoosnurmath

With my peers at the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) global event in 2023. Partnerships are the key to success in eliminating avoidable vision loss. When we partner, we go beyond eye health care, finding sustainable solutions that improve quality of life in communities and countries.

We all believe and say, ‘Seeing is believing.’ I personally hold this belief dear and often repeat it, as it resonates deeply with me. As the President and CEO of Operation Eyesight Universal, one of my roles is to help our growing global community to see how our collective actions and partnerships – as employees… Continue reading The Power of Partnerships: Seeing is Believing by Kashinath Bhoosnurmath

A paddling partnership that improves lives: Eyes on the finish line

One of the Kaavéri Dragon Boat teams with Operation Eyesight CEO Kashinath Bhoosnurmath. Three teams are competing in the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival to promote eye health for all – in Canada, India and the world.

A partnership between the Kaavéri Dragon Boat teams and Operation Eyesight is promoting eye health in India, Canada and the world. Our CEO Kashinath Bhoosnurmath is with one of the teams. Many team members are part of the Indian diaspora community.

Siblings’ cataracts diagnosed, thanks to school screening

The oldest of four kids, 14-year-old Isaac is his mother’s biggest helper – assisting with chores like cleaning, sweeping and looking after his younger siblings. But a few years back, Isaac started having problems finding things around the house. One day, his mom, Samanta, sent him outside to sweep the compound, but he came back… Continue reading Siblings’ cataracts diagnosed, thanks to school screening