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 smooth transition from homemaker to leader

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Communities, India, Our Work
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Winning an election anywhere in the world can involve a lot of strength, money and power. This is even more pronounced in India’s state of West Bengal, where politics can be very volatile. But in a small village in West Bengal along the border between India and Bangladesh, a young woman named Rama Sarkar has… Continue Reading A smooth transition from homemaker to leader

‘The difference between a life of poverty and a life of promise’

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: News
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For Operation Eyesight to be around for 50 years, it means our donors must appreciate the work that we do. As such, when we receive letters from all levels of Canadian government, it means that those kind words are shared with our donors, whose generosity makes our work possible. Here are a few excerpts from… Continue Reading ‘The difference between a life of poverty and a life of promise’

Thank you to our American friends!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Donors
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While we Canadians celebrated our Thanksgiving in October, it’s our American friends’ turn to enjoy turkey this week! On behalf of everyone at Operation Eyesight, we wish you all a happy, healthy Thanksgiving. We hope you are able to be with the ones you love on this special day. Did you know? Operation Eyesight has… Continue Reading Thank you to our American friends!

Celebrating the spirit of philanthropy

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: News
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As executive director of Operation Eyesight, I felt very privileged to be a part of Calgary’s celebration of National Philanthropy Day on November 15. Not only was I able to see our “founding family,” the Jenkyns family, honoured as the Outstanding Philanthropic Family by the Calgary chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, but I… Continue Reading Celebrating the spirit of philanthropy