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!

2015: A year of great achievements by all

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Our Work
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As the year draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on all the incredible things we’ve been able to accomplish, thanks to the support of our donors. Just last week, the Financial Post named Operation Eyesight as one of the top 25 charities in Canada – a great honour for Operation Eyesight, and one that… Continue Reading 2015: A year of great achievements by all

Give the gift that gives twice

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eyeglasses, Kenya, Uncategorized
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Isn’t it great to be around children as the holiday season approaches? I just love watching my grandkids’ eyes light up as they make their lists (and check them more than twice!), dreaming of brightly decorated trees and candy canes. Their excitement is contagious! But I know there are countless children who don’t wish for… Continue Reading Give the gift that gives twice

Education, surgery – and your help! – can change a life

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Eye Surgery, Kenya
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Sote Cheruiyot is a 68-year-old subsistence farmer who lives with her husband in Kenya. They’ve lived in the village of Kapsengwet for over 30 years, growing crops and raising livestock. Over the past few years, Sote noticed progressive vision loss in both eyes. She could no longer help her husband on the farm. Soon, they… Continue Reading Education, surgery – and your help! – can change a life

Improved vision increases a teen’s independence

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Eyeglasses, Ghana, Prevention
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It can be tough being a teenager at the best of times, but life is even more challenging when you cannot see properly! Seventeen-year-old Lydia Kombortaa lives in Ghana, and had been complaining of poor eyesight since was a little girl. She couldn’t see the chalkboard at school and had resorted to copying lecture notes… Continue Reading Improved vision increases a teen’s independence

We have much to remember

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: India, Our Work
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Tomorrow, we in Canada and many other countries around the world observe Remembrance Day. It is an important memorial, as we look back on the valiant sacrifices made by our many brave veterans. Remembrance is a powerful theme at Operation Eyesight. We look back and have much to honour. We remember Art Jenkyns, our founder,… Continue Reading We have much to remember