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!
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Going âabove and beyondâ to help restore sight
I recently had the pleasure of talking to Peter and Yvette, two longtime Canadian donors who approached Operation Eyesight seeking help for Peterâs childhood friend living in India. While itâs not an everyday occurrence, we went out of our way to arrange eye care for her. This is Peterâs story about Josephine⊠âSometimes, people go… Continue reading Going âabove and beyondâ to help restore sight
A fatherâs heart rejoices: His son can see!
Sri Paresh Orang is a daily wage worker in a small village in northeast India. Paresh and his wife have two young sons â one of whom was born blind. Providing for his family was difficult for Paresh, and because of his youngest sonâs disability and the special care he required, life was that much… Continue reading A fatherâs heart rejoices: His son can see!
Saying âthank youâ to Dad
This Sunday, many people around the world will celebrate Fatherâs Day. Itâs an opportunity to honour dads, grandfathers and father figures for their love and support â and this week, two teenagers from Akbarpur, India, would like to say âthank youâ to their fathers. Gunjan used to struggle with poor vision due to cataract in… Continue reading Saying âthank youâ to Dad
