A celebration of sight restored

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eye Surgery, Ghana, Our Work
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Ever seen someone dancing for joy? I was fortunate enough to witness just such a spontaneous outpouring of elation when I was in Ghana last year. While at Watborg Eye Hospital, I met Janet Ofosuhene, a 75-year old woman who lives in the town of Kwahu Mpraeso. Four years ago, Janet noticed her vision start… Continue Reading A celebration of sight restored

Celebrating a new hospital in Ghana (Part 2)

| By Lynda Cherry, former Vice-President of International Programs
Categories: Communities, Ghana, Our Work
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Last week, we experienced the thrill of opening a new facility for Watborg Eye Services, just outside of Ghana’s capital city of Accra. This is an important development for Operation Eyesight, and we hope our supporters are as excited as we are. As I mentioned in last week’s post, this hospital has the potential to… Continue Reading Celebrating a new hospital in Ghana (Part 2)

For us, it’s easy to get an eye exam

| By Lynda Cherry, former Vice-President of International Programs
Categories: Ghana, Our Work, Prevention
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Last month, just before leaving town for some international meetings, I had a message on my phone reminding me it was time for my annual eye exam. After making a note to book an appointment upon my return, I left home confident that I would be able to get the eye care I needed. I… Continue Reading For us, it’s easy to get an eye exam

SEE the contributions nurses make in Africa

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Ghana
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International Nurses Week (May 6 through 12) celebrates the contributions nurses make to society. They are vitally important in the Indian and African hospitals and eye clinics where Operation Eyesight works. In Africa, ophthalmic nurses face particular challenges: Imagine what your eyes would feel like if you used breast milk, urine or seawater as eye… Continue Reading SEE the contributions nurses make in Africa

Six weeks, six countries

| By Lynda Cherry, former Vice-President of International Programs
Categories: Ghana, India, Kenya, Our Work, Zambia
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Lynda is currently on a whirlwind tour of Operation Eyesight’s program partners in each of the countries where we work. There are blossoms on the almond trees in Himanchal Pradesh and the comments circulating in this Himalayan state, as the temperatures reach above 20 C, are “winter is over and summer is coming.” Interesting how… Continue Reading Six weeks, six countries