For this little boy, miracles do happen

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Eye Surgery, India, Our Work
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Anil, an eight-month-old toddler, is the youngest among the three children of Ravi and Laxmi. Hailing from a very poor socio-economic background, they live in a small room in Ravi’s sister’s house in a remote village in the state of Telangana, India. Ravi makes his living by selling old clothes on the roadside in the… Continue Reading For this little boy, miracles do happen

Couple helps others see the goodness in life

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Donors, Eye Surgery
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April 26 was a sad, but special day for Clarice and Al Bloomenthal. It would have been their daughter’s 48th birthday. Forty years ago, their world was turned upside down when a reckless driver stole the life of their eight-year-old girl, Risa. In the weeks that followed, the Bloomenthal family received many flowers and cards… Continue Reading Couple helps others see the goodness in life

“May you live longer to see the many people you are helping!”

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eye Surgery, Zambia
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“It was hell” is how Thomas Chakalela describes his life after losing his vision to cataracts. It was bad enough when complications from diabetes resulted in the amputation of his left leg. But things got worse for the Zambian farmer when, shortly after the amputation, he gradually lost his vision. He was forced to retire… Continue Reading “May you live longer to see the many people you are helping!”

Following the signs to eye health

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eye Surgery, Ghana
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“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else,” said American baseball player Yogi Berra – a man as famous for his confusing quips as for his sports abilities. However, that statement might also represent the damage that lack of awareness can cause – and indeed, has caused! – in preventing… Continue Reading Following the signs to eye health

Clouds of self-doubt disperse for formerly blind man

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eye Surgery, Our Work, Zambia
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Ever had a time in your life when you consistently told yourself you couldn’t do something? That negative inner voice might lead you to becoming chronically depressed, and the doubt you are feeling may become reality for you. Just ask Basson Mingishi, a 58-year old subsistence farmer who lives in Zambia with his wife and… Continue Reading Clouds of self-doubt disperse for formerly blind man