What would you do if you had an eye condition that was easily treated with a 15-minute surgery? Youâd accept treatment, wouldnât you? Maya suffered with cataracts for a year, to the point that she was forced to stop doing the things she loved, like making garlands in her free time and spending time with… Continue reading A woman’s wish to see her family happy comes true!
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World Sight Day has special meaning for one little boy
Until Kevinâs cataract surgery, life was dark and full of doubt. But because of kind-hearted donors, Operation Eyesight helped restore this little boyâs vision, turning his world of darkness to light. Patients, dignitaries, eye health care staff and partners organizations joined the celebratory events for World Sight Day in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya on October… Continue reading World Sight Day has special meaning for one little boy
He once was blind, but now he sews!
As a tailor, sharp eyesight is a must. How else could you follow a pattern, thread a needle or stitch a straight line? But what if your eyes started to fail you? Thatâs what happened to a tailor named Thomas, who lives in Kapsumai village in Kenya. Heâs proud of his successful tailoring business, which… Continue reading He once was blind, but now he sews!
Warmest thanks to you from âThe Smiling Grannyâ!
This bright smile belongs to Namey, who lives in a small village in Arunachal, India. Namey is 91 years old, and very popular with the children of her tribe, who affectionately call her âThe Smiling Granny.â But Nameyâs face wasnât always so happy. Over the past few years, her vision slowly became worse and worse,… Continue reading Warmest thanks to you from âThe Smiling Grannyâ!