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!

Gratification, appreciation from a doctor in Zambia

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Our Work, Zambia
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After working in challenging conditions in Zambia’s isolated North-Western province for more than six years, ophthalmologist Edith Pola-Smith recently concluded her contract with Operation Eyesight. Over the years, she and her team traveled extensively to provide surgery and eye care in remote areas. They made a considerable impact on avoidable blindness in the region. Edith… Continue Reading Gratification, appreciation from a doctor in Zambia

Women, water and the Run for “Well”ness

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Our Work, Zambia
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Today is International Women’s Day and we’re talking water. Why? In areas where water is scarce, it is usually women and girls who are responsible for fetching water. This often involves walking several kilometres each day with the very present danger of being attacked by wild animals. And for girls, it means they either miss… Continue Reading Women, water and the Run for “Well”ness

Don’t take blindness sitting down: An interview with our board chair

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Our Work
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Commitment and energy are precious commodities for most of us. An organization’s mission and vision need to personally resonate for volunteers to invest their valuable time. That’s why we were so appreciative when Dan Parlow – who is both a busy Vancouver lawyer and the chair of Operation Eyesight Canada – was able to come… Continue Reading Don’t take blindness sitting down: An interview with our board chair

Adventure awaits on the El Camino journey

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Communities
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Joan Taylor and Gerry Wright of Campbell River, B.C. had no idea what awaited them when Joan opened the Winter 2013 edition of our SightLines newsletter. On the back page was the opportunity to check off a huge bucket list item – walking the El Camino de Santiago in Spain. “Here were two things I… Continue Reading Adventure awaits on the El Camino journey

We <3 our donors!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: News
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Every single person who has ever given to Operation Eyesight deserves heartfelt thanks. We hope you hear that message, often and loud and clear from us! And to turn up the gratitude, watch and share this brief feel-good video featuring some of the people you’ve helped. We guarantee a smile!