Many of our donors are familiar with the idea of eye camps; temporary clinics set up to provide eye care to people in rural or remote areas. After all, they’ve been a big part of our efforts for many years, because distance is a huge barrier for many people who need eye care. But temporary… Continue reading Visible growth: our new vision centres
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A return to vision
What if you were told by a respected family friend that wearing eyeglasses would cause your child to go blind? Imagine your shock and fear! That was the situation faced by Hannah Quayson, a widow living in Kasoa, Central region, Ghana. Hannah works at a local convenience store to support her six children. After her… Continue reading A return to vision
Thanks – but no thanks – for used eyeglasses
We Canadians are a generous bunch. We want to help. And given the expense of prescription eyeglasses and how necessary they are for many of us to see, it’s natural that if we have an old pair, we want to donate them to be passed on to someone in need. But Operation Eyesight no longer… Continue reading Thanks – but no thanks – for used eyeglasses
No more failing eyesight or failing grades
Fourteen-year-old Grace Asempah and her mother, Mercy, live in the small town of Kasoa in the Central Region of Ghana. Grace attends St. Mary’s School in the same town. Grace used to struggle in school every day. Her teachers became concerned with her poor academic performance, and, after learning of Grace’s failing grades, even Mercy… Continue reading No more failing eyesight or failing grades