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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.
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Flying Eye Hospital touches down in Ghana

October 14, 2025

After more than five years, the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital has once again landed in Ghana—marking the fourth time the iconic aircraft has touched down in the country since its first visit in 1990.

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Lucy, Orbis Expert Volunteer standing in front of the Flying Eye Hospital in Rwanda

Medical Volunteer Interview: How Lucy’s flying eye hospital trip to Rwanda inspired people to love their eyes

October 13, 2025

Earlier this year, senior children’s eye specialist Lucy Barker from Moorfields Eye Hospital, joined Orbis’s Flying Eye Hospital in Rwanda. Her mission: to train local doctors and improve children’s vision and lives.

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Guests arrive at the Orbis Iris Campaign breakfast event at the St Pancras London Hotel for World Sight Day 2025

World Sight Day: Katie Piper and Stars Join Orbis's Iris Campaign

October 09, 2025

Katie Piper OBE, Nina Wadia OBE and Sonali Shah were among guests at Orbis's immersive iris campaign event in London.

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Anas, aged 11, in the refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, looking toward the camera with hope after his cataract diagnosis.

Anas’s Story: Cataracts in Children Affecting Vision, Learning, and Play

October 09, 2025

In the crowded, bustling refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh – home to over a million Rohingya refugees – 11-year-old Anas is holding on to a dream of being able to see clearly again. But for the past five years, his world has been clouded by cataracts in both eyes.

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5 Ways to Protect Your Eyes

October 08, 2025

Your eyes are your window to the world, let's keep them healthy and happy. Here are five simple ways to protect your vision:

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How the Eye Works: A Simple Guide to Your Sight

October 07, 2025

Your eyes are like tiny cameras that never stop working. They help you read your messages, notice when a car is coming, enjoy a sunset, or recognise a friend’s smile across the street. But how do they do all that?

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8 Incredible Facts About the Iris

October 03, 2025

Your iris is the coloured circle in your eye – the part that makes your eyes brown, blue, green or grey. But this small ring of muscle does so much more than just give your eyes colour. It plays a key role in how your eyes work, and it’s full of fascinating features!

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Ibrahim, 15, from Ghana, lived with ptosis that affected his vision — until Orbis provided the surgery he needed. Now, with clear sight, he’s chasing his dream of becoming a goalkeeper.

5 Sports Stars Who Turned Eye Conditions into Fuel for Success

September 25, 2025

Vision challenges don’t stop champions – and they shouldn’t stop you. Around the world, athletes with eye conditions or glasses prove that sight loss or blurred vision doesn’t mean giving up on your goals. From football pitches to Paralympic tracks, these seven inspiring athletes show that protecting eye health keeps it from becoming an obstacle.

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