Thousands in Nepal can see, thanks to people like you!

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Blog, Eye Surgery, Eyeglasses, Hospitals, Nepal, Other, Our Work
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Last week we highlighted our work in India. This week, we’re excited to tell you about the great work our donors made possible in Nepal last year. For more highlights, you can read our newly-released Report to Donors 2016. And be sure to check back here for updates on Ghana, Kenya and Zambia in the coming weeks. Building… Continue Reading Thousands in Nepal can see, thanks to people like you!

Village Trip with Operation Eyesight Universal

| By Shivam Maini
Categories: Blog, Communities, Eyeglasses, India, Other
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Young smiling boy
Today we’re excited to feature a guest blog post by Dr. Shivam Maini. In his post, he talks about his trip with our team to screen a community in India for eye health issues. While he was there, he snapped some great photos as well! Dusty and hot winds sweeping dry farms. How interesting can… Continue Reading Village Trip with Operation Eyesight Universal

New eyeglasses restore a little girl’s future!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Eyeglasses, Ghana, Hospitals, Other, Our Work
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Lordia has now received new prescription eyeglasses. Today, she can see more clearly!
  Lordia is a 13-year-old girl who lives in Ghana. Her parents are poor, so they wanted to ensure their daughter’s future through her education. But a couple years ago, her future looked bleak. When Lordia was 11, her teacher told her parents she was having trouble keeping up with her classmates because of her… Continue Reading New eyeglasses restore a little girl’s future!

Eyeglasses now within reach in Kenya

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eyeglasses, Kenya
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In countries like Canada, your nearest eye doctor is usually just a few blocks away, and scheduling an eye exam is as easy as picking up the phone or clicking a few buttons online. If an eye exam revealed you needed a pair of prescription lenses to correct your vision, you could typically order eyeglasses… Continue Reading Eyeglasses now within reach in Kenya

Like sister, like brother

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Eyeglasses, Ghana
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One of my favourite things about my job is hearing all of the good-news stories from our project areas and seeing the difference our donors are making in the countries where we work. Today I’d like to share with you the story of a sister and brother from Ghana. Priscilla, aged six, is in kindergarten.… Continue Reading Like sister, like brother