Operation Eyesight Universal is an international development organization dedicated to eliminating avoidable blindness. Since our work began in 1963, we have brought sight-saving treatment to more than 35 million people. Today our work is focused on India and the African countries of Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda and Zambia – places where blindness can be deadly, especially to those who are very young, old or poor.
Through Operation Eyesight, people are helped regardless of means or gender. We work in partnership with medical professionals and community development teams, building essential resources that give all people, including the poorest, access to the help they need. Our focus on high-quality, comprehensive eye care ensures sustainable service for entire communities, with long-lasting results. Thanks to private donations and public support, Operation Eyesight is able to assist people threatened by blindness and low vision.
Specialties
International Development, avoidable blindness, low vision, Community Development
Operation Eyesight Company Blog
- Feb 18, 2012
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Operation Eyesight We want to thank the Strathcona Little Big Band for making miracles happen! They will be the headline entertainment on a night helping us raise funds for cataract surgeries in Africa. Every $30 they raise, an individual in Africa gets to see light and hope. The dance will be held on Saturday, March 3rd, at the Eagles Hall in Campbell River, Alberta, Canada. For those who live in the area or nearby, don’t miss out on the fun!
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Operation Eyesight February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month in the USA. Here's more information on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) from the American Academy of Ophthamology:
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Operation Eyesight Do you know why Operation Eyesight hires people of limited means, and trains them to work alongside their neighbours in the poor sections of urban and rural India? Find the answer in our newest blog post:
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Operation Eyesight Thanks to Standard Chartered Bank and its employees – their generous support through the Seeing Is Believing program ( http://www.thenigeriandaily.com/2012/02/15/standard-chartered-employees-pledge-support-for-blind-people/ ) helps people in India’s slums see hope for the future. Check out our progress and update on these projects!
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Operation Eyesight Read the story of Parvathy, an Indian weaver who regained her sight and livelihood after cataract surgery at one of our partner hospital, Garnett Memorial Eye Hospital in Mettupalayam, India.
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Operation Eyesight Anticipating Valentine’s Day next Tuesday, we’d like to send a warm “thank you” to all of our donors with this photo and new blog post by Pat, our president and CEO.
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Operation Eyesight On all of our Program & Project pages on our website, we included a Did You Know? section highlighting the unique features of the places we operate in and serve. For example, St. Joseph’s, our hospital partner in Kothamangalam, is located in Kerala State, which has been designated the world’s first “baby-friendly state” because of its effective promotion of breast-feeding over formulas! Check out other interesting facts about Kerala State and our most recent progress here:
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Operation Eyesight Celebrating International Development Week (Feb 5-11,) CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency) has a few ideas on how you can make a difference in our global community. We like the idea of “Contribute” – check out these videos of how young Canadians are making a difference in the world.
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Operation Eyesight Check out our new blog post marking International Development Week (February 5-11.) It’s a good time to remember that nearly two-thirds of blind people worldwide are women and girls...
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Operation Eyesight Although February is Heart Month in Canada, it is Low Vision Awareness Month in the United States. “It is estimated that one in 28 Americans age 40 and older are affected by low vision or blindness. Low vision deficits are permanent visual impairments that cannot be corrected with the use of contact lenses, glasses, or surgery.” So take care of your eyes!
