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!

Fresh water saves lives and prevents blindness (Part 1 of 2)

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Clean Water, Kenya, Our Work
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Special thanks to our Assistant Director of Africa, Alice Mwangi, for sharing Ann’s story with us! Ann Adoyole is 70 years old, and lives in a village in West Pokot County in Kenya. She has two sons and several grandchildren. Since she came to live in this village after her marriage many years ago, she made the trek on a daily basis… Continue Reading Fresh water saves lives and prevents blindness (Part 1 of 2)

Life takes a turn for the better!

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Eye Surgery, Zambia
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University Teaching Hospital’s recently-refurbished ophthalmic centre has seen many success stories since Operation Eyesight and the Zambian government opened the facility in Lusaka, Zambia in 2012. One of the most recent happy stories I’d like to share with you is that of Davison Mwanamwale. Davison is a retired 75-year old who has lived in Lusaka for… Continue Reading Life takes a turn for the better!

Making miracles happen

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: News
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Do you believe in Christmas miracles? We certainly do! In late November, a valued donor and friend to Operation Eyesight offered a Christmas Miracle Maker Challenge to our board, staff, volunteers, donors and friends. The goal? To raise $100,000 (which the anonymous Miracle Maker committed to match) by December 24 at midnight! Realizing the remarkable opportunity to double their donation, those who were contacted tried to make… Continue Reading Making miracles happen

Our second 50 years begins…

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Donors
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As we wrap up the 2013 year, something struck me: we’ve been fortunate to be able to say “thank you” to our wonderful donors for the past 50 years! To show our appreciation, we’d like to invite you to watch our newest video, featuring some of our Indian and African patients, international staff and board… Continue Reading Our second 50 years begins…

Merry Christmas from Operation Eyesight

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: News
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On behalf of the staff and volunteers of Operation Eyesight, I’d like to extend our warmest thanks to you for your support over the past year, and our very best wishes for a merry Christmas and a very happy new year. May you celebrate in good health and surrounded by the ones you love!