News and stories

The Great Ethiopian Run 2019: what to expect

Join us at the Great Ethiopian Run in November and take part in an event that's as close to a party as any run will ever be – and that's not all you'll get for your fundraising efforts...

Dr. Faisal Naqadan: The Ophthalmologist championing Qatar Creating Vision

July 18, 2019

We recently caught up with Ophthalmologist, Dr Faisal Naqadan (pictured in the black top above) to hear about his experiences with Qatar Creating Vision and the impact the programme is having on the lives of people in India and Bangladesh.

HRH The Countess of Wessex joins Orbis to celebrate the achievements of Qatar Creating Vision

July 04, 2019

Orbis have announced that their eye health initiative, Qatar Creating Vision - funded by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has delivered an incredible 5.5 million eye tests to children across India and Bangladesh in the last three years.

Older millennials more likely to experience light sensitivity than any other group

June 23, 2019

With computers and smart phones now a staple of modern life, how can we make sure we protect our eyes from the glare of the screen?

Blindness is a gender issue with 90 million women not having access to quality eye care

Five Reasons Blindness is a Gender Issue

June 20, 2019

Gender is something that’s discussed a lot these days, but no one is talking about the gender gap in blindness – 90 million women don’t have access to life-changing eye care. So why does this injustice exist? Here are five reasons...

Flying Eye Hospital cleared for landing at the Farnborough International Airshow 2020

June 20, 2019

Our incredible Flying Eye Hospital will be making a rare appearance at next year's Farnborough International Airshow, from 20 - 24 July 2020

Orbis in the news

June 17, 2019

There is now less than a week to go until the end of our See My Future appeal – and the campaign is still making headlines.

1 in 10 people can’t remember the last time they went to the optician

June 13, 2019

With global blindness set to triple by 2050, how can we take better care of our own eye health here in the UK?

Diabetes Week: the hidden risk of blindness

June 10, 2019

This Diabetes Week we’re shining a spotlight on the role that the Orbis family plays in eliminating one of the fastest growing causes of avoidable blindness – diabetic retinopathy.