Sustainable Development? For the Elimination of Avoidable Blindness

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Blog, Communities, Community Health Worker, Donors, Hospitals, India, Other, Our Work
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Community Health Worker screening patient's eyes
At Operation Eyesight, we are committed to providing the best for the poorest in quality eye health care on a sustainable basis. What does that mean? It means that we want to make sure the people we help can continue to receive the care they need and deserve, even after we’ve moved on to run… Continue Reading Sustainable Development? For the Elimination of Avoidable Blindness

Give new life with the Gift of Sight!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Blog, Communities, Donors, Eye Surgery, Eyeglasses, Other, Our Work
Maasai Mara, Kenya
It’s been a long winter for most Canadians – and it still is for many of us, despite the calendar telling us it’s spring. Fortunately, we know that REAL spring will sweep in eventually! Spring is a time of rebirth, and for the people we help in Africa and south Asia, being given the Gift… Continue Reading Give new life with the Gift of Sight!

Sight restored is like being born again

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Blog, Communities, Donors, Eye Surgery, Hospitals, Nepal, Our Work
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Today we want to tell you the story of Jay, a 60-year-old man living in Lalitpur, Nepal with his wife and children. Jay and his family are poor, and they live in a small cottage. He does some farming and he owns a small shop. Over time, Jay’s vision started to fade. He and his family… Continue Reading Sight restored is like being born again

A warm “thank you!” from people half a world away.

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Blog, Communities, Donors, Eye Surgery, Eyeglasses, Hospitals
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Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is a day to express our appreciation for the important people in our lives. For us at Operation Eyesight, the important people to our organization would be you – the people who make our work possible. Of course, none of Operation Eyesight’s work could happen without your generosity. And as a result, amazing… Continue Reading A warm “thank you!” from people half a world away.

Not sure what to get your loved ones for their birthdays this year? Worry no more!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Blog, Donors, Eye Surgery, Eyeglasses, Other, Our Work
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It’s the start of a new year, and for many of us, that means making resolutions like going to the gym, developing a new hobby, learning a new language, or finding meaningful birthday gifts for all the people you care about. We know how stressful it can be to not only keep track of everyone’s… Continue Reading Not sure what to get your loved ones for their birthdays this year? Worry no more!