A pair of eyeglasses restores a girl’s future and independence!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Blog, Communities, Community Health Worker, Donors, Eyeglasses, Ghana, Other, Our Work
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Ruth and Dora
Ruth is an 11-year-old girl who lives with her family in a town in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Ruth’s father moved to Ghana’s capital city of Accra in search of new opportunities, and now Ruth lives with her mother and her two siblings in a room rented in an apartment compound. Ruth’s mother Dora is… Continue Reading A pair of eyeglasses restores a girl’s future and independence!

Prevent injury and strain to your eyes this month, and always!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Blog, Other, Prevention, Uncategorized
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Digital eye strain
As an organization that works with people who lack ready access to eye health care or education, Operation Eyesight feels strongly about eye health and safety. We’re motivated by the fact that many eye health issues occur because of a lack of knowledge. That’s a big issue in remote parts of Africa and Asia where… Continue Reading Prevent injury and strain to your eyes this month, and always!

Majuli Island: From Maini’s Mind to Operation Eyesight

| By Shivam Maini
Categories: Blog, Communities, Community Health Worker, Other
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Maini Majuli Island kids
Last week, Dr. Shivam Maini, an avid photographer and photography mentor, went with our team to visit some of our projects in India. And one of his trips was to Majuli Island, the largest river island in the world. Operation Eyesight has been working to prevent blindness and restore sight in this remote area for… Continue Reading Majuli Island: From Maini’s Mind to Operation Eyesight

World Sight Day has special meaning for one little boy

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Blog, Community Health Worker, Donors, Eye Surgery, Eyeglasses, Hospitals, Kenya, Other, Our Work, Prevention
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special meaning
Until Kevin’s cataract surgery, life was dark and full of doubt. But because of kind-hearted donors, Operation Eyesight helped restore this little boy’s vision, turning his world of darkness to light. Patients, dignitaries, eye health care staff and partners organizations joined the celebratory events for World Sight Day in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya on October… Continue Reading World Sight Day has special meaning for one little boy

How can you make your charitable gifts last a lifetime?

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Donors, Legacy donors, Other
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Gwen and John
What if you could support Operation Eyesight – and still guarantee yourself and your spouse an income for life? Our longtime donor Gwen is proud to tell you she did just that! After Gwen and her husband John sold their condo in 2009, she contacted Operation Eyesight to set up an annuity gift. Annuity gifts… Continue Reading How can you make your charitable gifts last a lifetime?