Grey Mist Lifting

Welcome to Grey Mist Lifting!

We named our blog Grey Mist Lifting because this expression – or words like it – are commonly heard in the clinics we support. When the bandages come off after cataract surgery, patients often describe what they are experiencing. For example; “Yesterday, all I could see was a grey mist. Today, the mist has lifted. I can see again.”

We hope you enjoy the posts and we invite you to comment and join the conversation!

He once was blind, but now he sews!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Blog, Donors, Eye Surgery, Kenya, Our Work
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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? That’s what happened to a tailor named Thomas, who lives in Kapsumai village in Kenya.  He’s proud of his successful tailoring business, which… Continue Reading He once was blind, but now he sews!

Together we’ll wash away blindness in Zambia!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Blog, Clean Water, Communities, Eye Surgery, Our Work, Prevention, Zambia
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Last year you supported our Washing Away Blindness Campaign, and we can’t thank you enough! This post is to tell you about how your donations are being put to work to bring clean water to Zambia! Clean water is essential for general health, eye health included. Without readily-available clean water, people can’t wash or sanitize,… Continue Reading Together we’ll wash away blindness in Zambia!

2016 was an incredible year in Zambia – Thanks to you!

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Blog, Clean Water, Communities, Eye Surgery, Eyeglasses, Hospitals, Our Work, Prevention, Zambia
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Last time we posted an impact report, we highlighted all the amazing work made possible in Kenya by supporters like you. This week is the last in our 2016 impact highlight series. We’re excited to have our last post about all the incredible work in Zambia made possible by generous people like you! For more… Continue Reading 2016 was an incredible year in Zambia – Thanks to you!

Mission impossible: Alair’s journey from blindness to sight

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Blog, Communities, Eye Surgery, India, Our Work
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For many years, Alair and his wife lived happily together, earning a living to support themselves. Alair, age 70, is a religious leader in his Indian community who helps his fellow villagers through his religious teachings. His wife is a cook at a nearby tea factory. As Alair got older, he started to experience trouble… Continue Reading Mission impossible: Alair’s journey from blindness to sight

2016 Highlights from Kenya: Tremendous impact was made thanks to people like you!

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Blog, Communities, Eyeglasses, Kenya, Our Work, Prevention
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A couple weeks ago you may recall we highlighted the impact made possible by people like you in Ghana, where now thousands of people have been given the gift of sight. This week, we want to highlight all the amazing work we were able to achieve in Kenya, again thanks to generous supporters like you!… Continue Reading 2016 Highlights from Kenya: Tremendous impact was made thanks to people like you!