A big, cold glass of water is one of life’s simple pleasures. When you’re thirsty, there’s nothing better. But what if, on the way to the tap or water dispenser, a lion leapt out at you? Or an elephant charged you? Or a 15-foot long crocodile with a big toothy grin was lurking in wait?… Continue reading Lions and elephants and crocs, oh my
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SEE the contributions nurses make in Africa
International Nurses Week (May 6 through 12) celebrates the contributions nurses make to society. They are vitally important in the Indian and African hospitals and eye clinics where Operation Eyesight works. In Africa, ophthalmic nurses face particular challenges: Imagine what your eyes would feel like if you used breast milk, urine or seawater as eye… Continue reading SEE the contributions nurses make in Africa
Consider this on Mother’s Day: Women suffer a greater risk of blindness
Ensuring women and children have equitable access to eye health services is a challenge in many developing countries. This challenge needs to be addressed because access issues, along with early promotion and prevention strategies, are fundamental – not only to healthy eyes but to healthy communities as well. Many women in India suffer from… Continue reading Consider this on Mother’s Day: Women suffer a greater risk of blindness
Travels through India reveal great progress
In my travels, I have made it a point of understanding how other organizations work, their strategies and funding priorities, and comparing them to our Operation Eyesight partnerships and support. On my last visit to India, I was able to visit two of our partner hospitals and here are my observations. If the key to… Continue reading Travels through India reveal great progress
