Eye cancer facility saves sight and lives

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eye Surgery, India
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We’ve all probably been affected by cancer in some way. Maybe you’ve fought the disease yourself or know someone currently going through treatment. Maybe you’ve participated in a walk or run to raise money for cancer research. Or, sadly, maybe you’ve lost a friend or loved one to the deadly disease. Cancer affects us all,… Continue Reading Eye cancer facility saves sight and lives

Eye cancer doesn’t have to result in blindness in India anymore!

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Eye Surgery, India
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Our Canadian intern, Adrian Parlow, shared this story and photo with us. Thank you, Adrian! Aboobacker is a caring father of two from Kerala, a state at the southernmost tip of India. He was diagnosed with cancer in both eyes when he was 18 months old. One day, he was playing outside with the neighbors… Continue Reading Eye cancer doesn’t have to result in blindness in India anymore!

Global leadership: An interview with Kashinath Bhoosnurmath

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Communities
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Our Global Director of Programmes, Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, joined Operation Eyesight in 2009. He brought with him a wealth of experience in the field of strategic program development and works with his team in India to develop our programs. Kash, as we know him, agreed to answer some questions about his role, and he had a… Continue Reading Global leadership: An interview with Kashinath Bhoosnurmath

From displacement and despair to health and happiness

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Prevention, Zambia
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If you’re like me, you may find yourself asking the question “why” a lot. Why is the world the way it is? Why do some people lack access to basic necessities, like water? Through my work at Operation Eyesight, I’ve come to better understand the layers of challenges faced by those living in developing countries.… Continue Reading From displacement and despair to health and happiness

Here’s to a happy and healthy year for all!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Eyeglasses, India
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On behalf of all of us at Operation Eyesight, our best wishes for a happy and healthy 2016! As I’m sure you know, good eyesight is important for living a happy and healthy life. It’s especially important for young students, as about 80 percent of learning is visual. But sadly, not all children enjoy the… Continue Reading Here’s to a happy and healthy year for all!