Giving so that others may see

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Donors, Eye Surgery
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We love hearing from our donors and learning why and how they support Operation Eyesight. Many of our donors have struggled with poor vision in the past; they understand just how precious the gift of sight can be, and they’re dedicated to ensuring others can have their vision restored too. Leila, from Toronto, ON, has… Continue Reading Giving so that others may see

A man’s dream of helping others comes true

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Kenya, Prevention
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Joseph Siololo, from Kenya’s Narok County, was only 17 years old when a debilitating illness nearly killed him. “I was writing an exam when I collapsed and had to be rushed to hospital,” he recalls. Unfortunately, doctors weren’t able to diagnose his illness, and he was sent home to be close to his family. At… Continue Reading A man’s dream of helping others comes true

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

Communities become part of the solution

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Communities, India
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Since we announced our first avoidable blindness-free village in 2014, it’s no secret that Operation Eyesight’s work takes place at the community level. That’s where ending avoidable blindness begins, as part of our approach to provide education about eye health and create lasting eye health care. But as we’ve learned, it isn’t enough to simply… Continue Reading Communities become part of the solution

PEEK program ensures kids get the treatment they need

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Kenya, Prevention
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Ten-year-old Zelma from Kenya is the youngest of seven children. Four years ago, she started experiencing eye problems. Her eyes burned and itched, and her eyelids started to grow heavy. Her mother, Berth, took her to a local hospital where she was treated for eye allergies. But sadly, Zelma never received further treatment. Her eye… Continue Reading PEEK program ensures kids get the treatment they need