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!

A man’s dream of helping others comes true

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Kenya, Prevention
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Joseph Siololo, from Kenya’s Narok County, was only 17 years old when a debilitating illness nearly killed him. “I was writing an exam when I collapsed and had to be rushed to hospital,” he recalls. Unfortunately, doctors weren’t able to diagnose his illness, and he was sent home to be close to his family. At… Continue Reading A man’s dream of helping others comes true

Like sister, like brother

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Eyeglasses, Ghana
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One of my favourite things about my job is hearing all of the good-news stories from our project areas and seeing the difference our donors are making in the countries where we work. Today I’d like to share with you the story of a sister and brother from Ghana. Priscilla, aged six, is in kindergarten.… Continue Reading Like sister, like brother

How to share your passion for a better world

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Donors
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I can’t believe it’s March already! The post-Christmas season is always a busy time of year for us; it just seems to fly by. We’re so grateful for all of the donations we received over the holidays, and we appreciate everyone who thought of us during the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season. But… Continue Reading How to share your passion for a better world

Communities become part of the solution

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Communities, India
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Since we announced our first avoidable blindness-free village in 2014, it’s no secret that Operation Eyesight’s work takes place at the community level. That’s where ending avoidable blindness begins, as part of our approach to provide education about eye health and create lasting eye health care. But as we’ve learned, it isn’t enough to simply… Continue Reading Communities become part of the solution