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!

PEEK program ensures kids get the treatment they need

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Kenya, Prevention
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Ten-year-old Zelma from Kenya is the youngest of seven children. Four years ago, she started experiencing eye problems. Her eyes burned and itched, and her eyelids started to grow heavy. Her mother, Berth, took her to a local hospital where she was treated for eye allergies. But sadly, Zelma never received further treatment. Her eye… Continue Reading PEEK program ensures kids get the treatment they need

Victoria couple keeps us close to their hearts

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Donors
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We’re fortunate to have a group of passionate and dedicated donors by our side as we work to eliminate avoidable blindness – donors like Bish and Hansi Bhagwanani. Hansi and Bish have been supporting Operation Eyesight for decades. In fact, Evlyn and Dr. Ben Gullison and Una and Art Jenkyns stayed at their home in… Continue Reading Victoria couple keeps us close to their hearts

Improving your health and theirs

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: News
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Did your new year’s resolution actually start on February 1? (I’ve seen all the “February is the new January” posts in my Facebook newsfeed.) If so, Operation Eyesight has great ideas to help you achieve your fitness and lifestyle goals! Often people resolve to lose weight or get in shape, and that’s easier to do… Continue Reading Improving your health and theirs

Eye cancer facility saves sight and lives

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eye Surgery, India
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We’ve all probably been affected by cancer in some way. Maybe you’ve fought the disease yourself or know someone currently going through treatment. Maybe you’ve participated in a walk or run to raise money for cancer research. Or, sadly, maybe you’ve lost a friend or loved one to the deadly disease. Cancer affects us all,… Continue Reading Eye cancer facility saves sight and lives

Eye cancer doesn’t have to result in blindness in India anymore!

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Eye Surgery, India
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Our Canadian intern, Adrian Parlow, shared this story and photo with us. Thank you, Adrian! Aboobacker is a caring father of two from Kerala, a state at the southernmost tip of India. He was diagnosed with cancer in both eyes when he was 18 months old. One day, he was playing outside with the neighbors… Continue Reading Eye cancer doesn’t have to result in blindness in India anymore!