“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

With thanks to you, Sylvia

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Our Work, Volunteers
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At Operation Eyesight, we are so grateful for our volunteers. Today we want to say “thank you” and “happy birthday” to one of our wonderful volunteers, Sylvia Constable! Sylvia – who just celebrated her 72nd birthday yesterday! – has been volunteering with Operation Eyesight since she retired from nursing seven years ago. She visits our… Continue Reading With thanks to you, Sylvia

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

After 10 years of blindness, a child can finally see!

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Eye Surgery, Our Work
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“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” wrote Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu. That famous saying has rang true for a 10-year old Indian girl named Tabseratun. Tabseratun recently made the longest trip of her life when she and her parents journeyed to Thakur Sitaram Seva Kendra Eye Hospital (TSSK), an Operation Eyesight… Continue Reading After 10 years of blindness, a child can finally see!