Lorie Friesen, director of Policy and Planning, International Programs, joined Operation Eyesight this spring, bringing a wealth of experience in not-for-profit management focused on community investment and development initiatives. Her current work requires close relationships with Operation Eyesight’s overseas staff and program partners, leading to her first trip to India last May. To a first-time… Continue Reading India has much to teach us – Part 1
As Father’s Day approaches, imagine being a father who is responsible for the wellbeing of tens of thousands of people! This, in fact, is the role of Father Sebastian, the director of Little Flower Hospital in Angamaly in the southwestern state of Kerala, India. Beneath his quiet, gentle manner lies a strong and determined leadership… Continue Reading Meet a man who is a father to thousands
Here’s something that may surprise you: having limited vision is almost as bad as being completely blind. Think about it. If all you see are dim shapes, you’re not going to be able to get around easily, work or take care of yourself. And like blindness, low vision or visual impairment is a big problem… Continue Reading What about eye glasses? Part 1
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
Dr. G.N. Rao is one of the world’s most influential figures in the field of global blindness. As the former president of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, he led a world-wide coalition of eye care organizations focused on eliminating the major causes of avoidable blindness. The organization he built, the world-class LV… Continue Reading Visionary of eye care visits Operation Eyesight
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