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News and stories

Eye Care Heroes: Dr Henry O'Halloran

For paediatric and neuro-ophthalmologist Dr Henry O’Halloran, volunteering with Orbis is about creating lasting change. By sharing practical skills with local eye care teams, he helps ensure doctors can continue restoring sight long after the Flying Eye Hospital team has left.
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HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh Attends Orbis Visionaries Reception in London

May 06, 2026

This evening, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh joined international eye care charity Orbis for its fourth annual Visionaries reception at One Marylebone in central London.

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Jane in surgery doing the Flying Eye Hospital programme in Rwanda

“It was a dream come true”: A nurse’s journey with Orbis in Rwanda

May 01, 2026

For International Nurses’ Day, we’re sharing Jane’s story. A nurse of over 30 years who volunteered with Orbis on board the Flying Eye Hospital in Rwanda. From training local teams to witnessing life changing care, this is her experience in her own words.

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Runners at the London marathon

Running for Sight: Orbis at the London Marathon 2026

April 27, 2026

Yesterday, six incredible people took on the London Marathon 2026 for Orbis: turning 26.2 miles into vital funding to improve access to eye care for those who need it most. From London to France, our runners helped save sight with every mile.

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A Life-Changing Week in Peru: Naya’s Story This World Health Day

April 07, 2026

Over 5 days inside a busy maternity hospital in Lima, Peru, 21 young patients were carefully screened, and 16 children went on to receive surgery for strabismus. Strabismus is a condition that causes the eyes to misalign.

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A Mother’s Hope: Christolyte’s Fight for Sight

April 05, 2026

In Kumasi, a mother holds her baby close and hopes for something simple: the chance to see the world clearly. Christolyte is just ten months old. She is bright, curious and full of life. But she’s also living with a serious eye condition that could take her sight before she had the chance to truly experience the world.

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Do you know which eye myths are true or false?

April 01, 2026

When it comes to eye health, it’s easy to believe things that aren’t true. But these myths aren’t harmless. They can stop people from seeking care, and in some cases, lead to avoidable vision loss.

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Why Investing in Sight Means Investing in a Brighter Future

March 26, 2026

Investing in eye care doesn’t just restore sight, it unlocks opportunities. When people can see, they can learn, work and support their families, making communities stronger.

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A Mother’s Hope: Three Generations Facing Trachoma

March 13, 2026

In a small Ethiopian village where pottery is the only livelihood, Lambore has endured trachoma trichiasis for decades - an infection that turns eyelashes inward until they scrape the eye. Years of working in dust and smoke damaged her vision, and even in retirement, the pain still lingers.

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