Eight-year-old Richmond, who lives in Ajumako Ashiem, Ghana, enjoys playing outside, just like any other boy his age. But until recently, things were much harder for the primary school student. Before getting cataract surgery, Richmond had a hard time seeing clearly and missed a lot of school because of fatigue caused by eye strain. His… Continue reading Cataract surgery helps Richmond thrive at home and at school
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The Gift of Sight changes the trajectory
Fifteen-year-old Pushpita lives with her family just outside of Shivrampur, Namkhana in West Bengal, India. She has big dreams and knows that a good education will help make them come true, so she gives everything she’s got to succeed in her Grade 9 studies. But Pushpita’s ambitions are overshadowed with worry when she arrives at… Continue reading The Gift of Sight changes the trajectory
With sight restored, Anastasia reclaims her independence
The holidays are a time for kindness, compassion and generosity, shared among family and friends – even strangers – as the spirit of the season unites us in peace and gratitude. Yet for Anastasia in Ghana, the warmth of the holidays has often been overshadowed by hardship. Her impaired vision left her vulnerable and some… Continue reading With sight restored, Anastasia reclaims her independence
Big impact inspires a lifetime of giving
Longtime donor Jonathan Huyer says the simplicity of our approach was what attracted him to Operation Eyesight’s work. “I’m looking for the unsung heroes,” he says. “The ones that are quietly working away and making a massive difference, largely in places that we would never see firsthand. And yet the impact that they make is… Continue reading Big impact inspires a lifetime of giving
