News and stories

Vietnam: Nothing can stand in Khang's way now he can see

Khang, 6, from Vietnam was born with ptosis, and later developed a squint which - if left untreated - can cause blindness. Thanks to the help of our supporters and amazing partners enabling him to have the two sight-saving surgeries he needed, this bright boy can look forward to a bright future.

The history of the Great Ethiopian Run

July 29, 2019

This November's Great Ethiopian Run will be the tenth Orbis has participated in, but the history of Africa's biggest road race goes back even further, to 2001...

Help fund the Flying Eye Hospital with Eye Give

July 29, 2019

We are delighted to announce that we have launched our brand-new e-commerce platform - Eye Give. On Eye Give, you can purchase items which could help fund our Flying Eye Hospital and save people’s sight in some of the poorest parts of the world.

Volunteer anaesthetist Ian Fleming on what it's really like to deliver surgical training

July 26, 2019

Ian Fleming, a consultant anaesthetist at King’s College Hospital, has been an Orbis volunteer since 2005. Over the past 14 years he has trained fellow anaesthetists in countries including Syria, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Nepal, China, and Vietnam, both onboard the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital and within local hospitals.

The Great Ethiopian Run 2019: what to expect

July 19, 2019

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...