Rotary Club helps us reach the unreached

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Communities, India
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Last year, Operation Eyesight became the first and only NGO in the eye health sector to work in the challenging state called Jammu and Kashmir, India – and it’s all because of the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise! Many people in this mountainous state live in remote areas with no roads, making it extremely difficult… Continue Reading Rotary Club helps us reach the unreached

Communities become part of the solution

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Communities, India
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Since we announced our first avoidable blindness-free village in 2014, it’s no secret that Operation Eyesight’s work takes place at the community level. That’s where ending avoidable blindness begins, as part of our approach to provide education about eye health and create lasting eye health care. But as we’ve learned, it isn’t enough to simply… Continue Reading Communities become part of the solution

Eye cancer facility saves sight and lives

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eye Surgery, India
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We’ve all probably been affected by cancer in some way. Maybe you’ve fought the disease yourself or know someone currently going through treatment. Maybe you’ve participated in a walk or run to raise money for cancer research. Or, sadly, maybe you’ve lost a friend or loved one to the deadly disease. Cancer affects us all,… Continue Reading Eye cancer facility saves sight and lives

Eye cancer doesn’t have to result in blindness in India anymore!

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Eye Surgery, India
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Our Canadian intern, Adrian Parlow, shared this story and photo with us. Thank you, Adrian! Aboobacker is a caring father of two from Kerala, a state at the southernmost tip of India. He was diagnosed with cancer in both eyes when he was 18 months old. One day, he was playing outside with the neighbors… Continue Reading Eye cancer doesn’t have to result in blindness in India anymore!

Here’s to a happy and healthy year for all!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Eyeglasses, India
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On behalf of all of us at Operation Eyesight, our best wishes for a happy and healthy 2016! As I’m sure you know, good eyesight is important for living a happy and healthy life. It’s especially important for young students, as about 80 percent of learning is visual. But sadly, not all children enjoy the… Continue Reading Here’s to a happy and healthy year for all!