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!

Announcing: The Operation Eyesight Universal Institute for Eye Cancer!

| By Brian Foster, Former Executive Director
Categories: Eye Surgery, India
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Since we started working in India in 1963, Operation Eyesight has made great strides in that country. Our program models have been endorsed by Vision 2020 India, and other organizations look to us as leaders in the eye health community. Our India projects are growing by leaps and bounds, and serving many levels of eye… Continue Reading Announcing: The Operation Eyesight Universal Institute for Eye Cancer!

Cancer can leave children in the dark

| By Lynne Dulaney, Former Director of Communications
Categories: Eye Surgery, India, Our Work, Prevention
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When you think of Operation Eyesight and our mission to eliminate avoidable blindness, the word “cancer” may not come to mind. However, eye cancer is a cause of blindness, and in some cases, this blindness could have been avoided with early detection. Retinoblastoma, a malignant tumour that starts in the cells of the retina, is… Continue Reading Cancer can leave children in the dark