We all believe and say, ‘Seeing is believing.’ I personally hold this belief dear and often repeat it, as it resonates deeply with me. As the President and CEO of Operation Eyesight Universal, one of my roles is to help our growing global community to see how our collective actions and partnerships – as employees… Continue reading The Power of Partnerships: Seeing is Believing by Kashinath Bhoosnurmath
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Preventing eye disease through community outreach
For most of her life, Napolo from Narok County, Kenya suffered from eye pain. The 78-year-old first noticed the discomfort when she was in her thirties. She said it felt like there was always sand in her eyes. Then her eyelids started turning inwards, causing more pain and irritation. She tried traditional remedies like plucking… Continue reading Preventing eye disease through community outreach
Research and advocacy in India
Driven by a wealth of community-based data, we are contributing to a global body of health research and informing national eye health policies. In 2024, we launched two research initiatives to identify learnings and to share our findings. In partnership with the Pragyaan Sustainable Health Outcomes (PRASHO) Foundation we started an evaluation of the survey… Continue reading Research and advocacy in India
From health worker to eye care champion
Heeralal conducts an eye exam in the Community Heath Centre (CHC) Niwas in Singrauli district.
Putting community at the heart of our work
Twelve-year-old Premi, in Rajasthan, India, loves reading and going to school, but in recent years, her enthusiasm for learning came under threat when her eyesight started to fade, making it difficult for her to read the blackboard and keep up with her studies. Premi is one of three children. Her parents and older brother work… Continue reading Putting community at the heart of our work
