See more
WHAT WE DO

Orbis builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach for all.

WHAT WE DO
GIVE THE GIFT OF SIGHT

There are plenty of ways you can save sight and help fight blindness. Explore below and give someone the gift of sight today.

DONATE
CHANGING THE WAY THE WORLD SEES

We believe in a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.

ABOUT US
Close
What We Do How You Can Help About Us
Back Close
WHAT WE DO

Orbis builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach for all.

WHAT WE DO
What We Do Flying Eye Hospital Treatment and Training Eye Conditions Where we work
Back Close
Back Close
Back Close
Treatment and Training

Training, technology, teamwork, and treatment and prevention are at the heart of everything we do. Read below to find out more about our focus areas.

Expert Volunteers Cybersight - Telemedicine Innovation in Eye Care Orbis and the Global Sustainable Development Goal Gender Inequality on Blindness
Back Close
EYE-CONDITIONS

Read more about some of the most prevalent eye conditions that Orbis and our partners are working hard to tackle.

What are Cataracts? Glaucoma: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Trachoma & Trichiasis: What is it? Retinopathy of Prematurity: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Strabismus Refractive Errors
Back Close
Back Close
GIVE THE GIFT OF SIGHT

There are plenty of ways you can save sight and help fight blindness. Explore below and give someone the gift of sight today.

DONATE
Donate Partner With Us Support Orbis Events Medical Volunteering Opportunities World Sight Day
Back Close
Give a Monthly Donation Give a Donation Give the Gift of Sight in Your Will Give a Major Gift Fundraise for Orbis and Get Donations For Charity Send a Charity Gift Our Fundraisers
Back Close
AS A PARTNER

Whether you're looking to partner with Orbis as a corporate, trust, or foundation, click below to see how your organization can make a huge impact on people's lives today.

Support Via Your Trust or Foundation Become a Corporate Partner Our Corporate Charity Partners
Back Close
Back Close
Back Close
Back Close
CHANGING THE WAY THE WORLD SEES

We believe in a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.

ABOUT US
About Us News and Stories Our History How We are Run Our Policies Orbis Jobs Contact Us Annual Reports & Accounts 2024
Back Close
Back Close
Back Close
Back Close
HOW WE ARE RUN

We really value your contributions, but above all, we value your trust. Here's what we're doing to make sure we earn it.

How We Are Run Financials and Annual Reports Orbis Board Members Orbis UK Ambassadors Our Global Strategy
Back Close
OUR POLICIES
Privacy & Cookies Policy Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Website Terms & Conditions Safeguarding, Trust and Transparency
Back Close
Back Close
Back Close

News and stories

Eyes on the Slopes: Protecting Your Vision This Winter

This winter, when many of us head to the slopes, it’s important to remember to keep your eyes safe. Snow, speed, and icy winds pose risks to the eyes, risks that are often overlooked until it’s too late. Here’s what every skier should know about keeping their eyes safe.
Read more
Christolyte post Glacuoma surgery in Ghana 2025.

5 Facts You May Not Know About Glaucoma

January 31, 2026

Glaucoma is an eye condition that can slowly damage the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, causing permanent loss of peripheral and eventually central vision. The tricky part is that with many types of Glaucoma, it develops without obvious warning signs.

Read more...
Christolyte post Glacuoma surgery in Ghana 2025.

Meet Christolyte: The Baby Whose Sight Was Saved by Orbis

January 28, 2026

When Augustina discovered she was expecting her daughter Christolyte, she was overjoyed. “I had been told that I couldn’t have any more children,” she recalls. With a ten-year-old son already at home, being able to welcome another child felt like an incredible blessing.

Read more...

World NTD Day: Ruth and Yeabsera’s Story of Hope

January 27, 2026

Across the world, preventable eye diseases such as trachoma still put children’s health and education at risk. Your support for Orbis ensures families like Ruth and Yeabsera’s receive vital treatment and hope for the future. This World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, their story is a reminder of the difference you can make.

Read more...
A little girl wearing yellow and a clear eye patch sits on a bed in an eye hospital after surgery in Vietnam

Building Skills, Changing Lives: Strengthening Eye Care in Vietnam

January 22, 2026

At Orbis, we believe true, lasting change happens when expertise is built where it’s needed most: inside local hospitals, alongside the passionate professionals committed to caring for their communities.

Read more...

New Year, Clearer Vision: Orbis’ Resolutions for 2026

January 15, 2026

Every January, millions of us make New Year’s resolutions: Eat better, Move more, Learn something new... Stick with it this time! At Orbis, we believe resolutions are powerful, especially when they’re about changing lives.

Read more...

Kathleen Sherwin Joins as Orbis International CEO

January 12, 2026

Orbis UK is pleased to welcome Kathleen Sherwin as the new Chief Executive Officer of Orbis International. Kathleen is a globally respected leader whose career and values strongly align with our vision of a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.

Read more...

5 Facts You Might Not Know About Astigmatism

December 29, 2025

Astigmatism is surprisingly common, but many people don’t realise what it is or how it affects their vision. It’s a condition where the eye doesn’t focus light evenly on the retina, which can make things look blurry or stretched.

Read more...

This Year, Eye Will… New Year’s Resolutions for Better Eye Health

December 27, 2025

A new year is the perfect time to make promises that truly matter, and your eyes deserve a place on that list. Healthy vision helps you enjoy life fully, and small habits now can make a big difference.

Read more...