Not sure what to get your loved ones for their birthdays this year? Worry no more!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Blog, Donors, Eye Surgery, Eyeglasses, Other, Our Work
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It’s the start of a new year, and for many of us, that means making resolutions like going to the gym, developing a new hobby, learning a new language, or finding meaningful birthday gifts for all the people you care about. We know how stressful it can be to not only keep track of everyone’s… Continue Reading Not sure what to get your loved ones for their birthdays this year? Worry no more!

You can’t buy happiness… but you can provide eyeglasses!

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Blog, Eyeglasses, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nepal, Our Work, Zambia
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Did you flip to November on your calendar and think: “The heck? Where did the year go?” I sympathize. The year really has flown by, and GivingTuesday is only two weeks away! Many of our supporters have already made donations, and we can’t thank you enough. By now, you may know that four out of… Continue Reading You can’t buy happiness… but you can provide eyeglasses!

New eyeglasses restore a little girl’s future!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Eyeglasses, Ghana, Hospitals, Other, Our Work
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Lordia has now received new prescription eyeglasses. Today, she can see more clearly!
  Lordia is a 13-year-old girl who lives in Ghana. Her parents are poor, so they wanted to ensure their daughter’s future through her education. But a couple years ago, her future looked bleak. When Lordia was 11, her teacher told her parents she was having trouble keeping up with her classmates because of her… Continue Reading New eyeglasses restore a little girl’s future!

Like sister, like brother

| By Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, Global Director, Programmes
Categories: Eyeglasses, Ghana
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One of my favourite things about my job is hearing all of the good-news stories from our project areas and seeing the difference our donors are making in the countries where we work. Today I’d like to share with you the story of a sister and brother from Ghana. Priscilla, aged six, is in kindergarten.… Continue Reading Like sister, like brother

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!