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!

Sight leads to a better life

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Eye Surgery, Ghana, Our Work
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Ruth and her baby daughter, Judith, moved to Ejura, a town in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, in search of a better life. Little did they know that not all of their troubles could be left behind. When Judith was about a year old, Ruth noticed that there were white spots in her baby’s eyes. She was… Continue Reading Sight leads to a better life

Sharing our knowledge with the eye health community

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: News, Our Work
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This week, representatives from Operation Eyesight (including yours truly) are headed to Durban, South Africa for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness’s 10th General Assembly. Our team will join 1,600 other delegates to discuss public health issues related to blindness and visual impairment. We submitted seven abstracts to the program committee, and we’re… Continue Reading Sharing our knowledge with the eye health community

Cataract surgery ensures a kinder fate

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Eye Surgery, India
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Thirteen-year-old Manjula lives with her mother and three siblings in a rented room in a slum of Bangalore, India. For years, Manjula enjoyed a normal life, going to school, playing with her friends and helping her mother with chores. But two years ago, she started having difficulty seeing the blackboard in class. She confided in… Continue Reading Cataract surgery ensures a kinder fate

Una Jenkyns – forever in our hearts

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: News
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This past weekend, we Canadians gathered around the Thanksgiving dinner table and gave thanks for the many wonderful people in our lives. At Operation Eyesight, we gave thanks for our dedicated donors who’ve supported our sight-saving work for more than 53 years. We also reflected on the life of our biggest supporter, Una Jenkyns. Una,… Continue Reading Una Jenkyns – forever in our hearts

Giving so that others may see the sunset

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Donors
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I hope all of our Canadian friends have a wonderful Thanksgiving this weekend! As you tuck into turkey dinner, I expect you’ll have a chance to reflect on all of the things you’re thankful for. There’s one precious gift we at Operation Eyesight are particularly thankful for: our donors. Every day, we’re reminded of the… Continue Reading Giving so that others may see the sunset