Category: General health

Healthy communities, healthy planet 

Our Vision Centre in Netracona, Bangladesh is Operation Eyesight’s first solar-powered vision centre, established in partnership with the Dr. K. Zaman BNSB Eye Hospital. Through partnership with the community, we deliver eye health solutions that are not only self-sustaining but also sustainable for the environment.

In the District of Netracona, the local vision centre is a lifeline for the community.  Located in the northern part of Bangladesh, many in the area experience poverty and lack access to basic necessities. Opened in 2021, the vision centre is a critical link that connects residents with eye health screening, prescription eyeglasses, specialist referral… Continue reading Healthy communities, healthy planet 

Gender inequalities in vision loss

Taking a closer look at the connections between avoidable vision loss and gender inequalities The oldest of five children, Thandiwe in Zambia has always looked after her younger siblings. When the village borehole broke down, she had to fetch water from the river, and her family couldn’t wash as often. Thandiwe noticed some of her… Continue reading Gender inequalities in vision loss

Eye Health is a Critical Component of Universal Health Coverage

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is about ensuring people have access to the health care services they need, when they need them, without suffering financial hardship. UHC includes the full spectrum of health services from health promotion, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. This also means having a qualified workforce of trained and motivated health workers. When countries… Continue reading Eye Health is a Critical Component of Universal Health Coverage