News and stories

Twins, Optometrists and football players: #VisionaryWomen breaking gender barriers

Twin sisters Chhaya and Chhavi are breaking gender barriers. They are #VisionaryWomen who are saving sight and paving paths for girls in India. How did they do it? In part, by playing football! This International Women’s Day, discover how Orbis supporters help elevate women and close the gender gap in blindness.

SIGHTLINES Episode 1: Trachoma and COVID-19: Tackling Infectious Disease

November 11, 2020

Childhood blindness in India: Vignesh's story

November 09, 2020

By age 10 Vignesh had come to believe that he would always be blind. Remarkably, an eye screening that he nearly didn’t attend, surgery that took place just in time, and the loving kindness of Orbis supporters like you have dramatically changed the direction of this boy’s life.

Volunteer in Focus: Nurse George Appasamy

November 04, 2020

We are always amazed by the dedication of our medical volunteers. With another lockdown underway, we wanted to celebrate their hard work. George Appasamy, a former scrub nurse at Preston Hospital, now works as a specialist nurse for an eye clinic at Royal Blackburn Hospital.

Online Newsletter: 20 years of fighting blindness in India

October 19, 2020

Today, we're celebrating 20 years of fighting blindness in India with our supporters and partners! Since our Delhi office was established in 2000, our India team has delivered millions of successful eye screenings, treatments, and surgeries - transforming the lives of children like little Pinki above.

Saving little Marla from a life of blindness

October 12, 2020

Little Marla was born with congenital cataracts. If she hadn't received surgery at an Orbis-supported hospital in Mongolia, she would have suffered permanent vision loss. Now, she is just one member of the generations of children who can now grow up to lead independent lives with healthy sight.

Orbis doctors go from students to teachers

September 17, 2020

For many doctors, their journey with Orbis continues throughout their career. And Dr. Andrea Molinari and Dr. Ganesh are no different. After years of learning from their own Orbis mentors they are both passing on their skills to the younger generation.

Meet the man behind the Flying Eye Hospital

September 15, 2020

See how Bruce Johnson, a retired Air Force flight engineer turned FedEx flight instructor, oversees an ‘engineering masterpiece’ in the fight against preventable blindness — even during COVID-19.

Orbis volunteer Rob Walters interviewed on Viking.TV

August 28, 2020

Earlier this week, long-time volunteer and Orbis UK trustee Rob Walters was featured on Viking.TV’s “In Conversation with Alastair Miller”.