Vitamin A: A precious commodity

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Communities, India, Our Work
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Remember taking Flintstones Complete vitamins as a kid? And I’m sure you’ve seen those princess and superhero vitamin gummies you can buy for children nowadays. We Canadians have convenient access to inexpensive multivitamins; it can be easy to take those gummies or capsules we give our kids every morning for granted. As parents, we understand… Continue Reading Vitamin A: A precious commodity

Vision for all: My trip to Udgir, India

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Communities, India, Our Work
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A sense of déjà vu was in the air as I travelled on bumpy roads in the dry heat of the Indian summer. The landscape was desolate and arid, with the temperature reaching 40 C in the shade. However, the anticipation of visiting one of our first non-financial technical partners made the heat and bad… Continue Reading Vision for all: My trip to Udgir, India

Saving sight on Asia’s largest river island

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Communities, India, Our Work
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Have you ever heard of Majuli Island? It’s no great surprise if you haven’t. It’s located in the Brahmaputra River in India’s remote northeastern state of Assam. Because of its isolation, the island had extremely limited health facilities, and no eye health care at all for its 150,000 people. In 2012, Operation Eyesight launched a… Continue Reading Saving sight on Asia’s largest river island

Through the eyes of a committed donor

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Communities, Hospitals, Our Work
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We are continuously amazed by the dedication and passion of all of our donors. Today, we’d like tell you about one of our loyal supporters, Brian Lee. Brian is a Certified Speaking Professional known for his expertise in improving the patient experience in hospitals and health clinics. We were delighted when he approached us last… Continue Reading Through the eyes of a committed donor

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!