Have you ever thrown a rock into a still pool of water and watched the ripples expand?  No matter the size of the stone, the impact spreads in widening circles. The same is true in international development and eye health care. How the ripple effect shaped our work in 2025 Every gift of sight creates… Continue reading 2025 Highlights: The Ripple EffectÂ
Category: General health
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
Why we’re working to integrate eye care into primary health care
If you sprain an ankle or come down with a bad cough, your first stop is usually your family doctor. But when it comes to blurry vision, the path to care often looks very different. Around the world, eye health is still treated separately from primary health care, creating gaps that leave people without the… Continue reading Why we’re working to integrate eye care into primary health care
Healthy communities, healthy planetÂ
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 planetÂ
