At 13 years old, Erasmus is like many other boys his age: tall, gangly and a little bit shy. He says he’d like to be a soldier when he grows up. While joining the military seems achievable, that dream was nearly shattered for Erasmus a few years ago, when an accident threatened both his vision… Continue reading “Ma, I Can See!”: A Ghanaian boy’s journey from injury to clear vision
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World Sight Day in Canada
On World Sight Day, October 9, we’re challenging everyone in Canada to prioritize vision in the name of education, employment and the economy This World Sight Day, our colours are lighting up skylines in communities across Canada, from Calgary to Winnipeg and from Guelph to Toronto. We’ll be sharing photos on our website and social… Continue reading World Sight Day in Canada
This little one has a big future ahead
Look at those big, beautiful eyes! This is baby Aarsh, from a small village just outside Moradabad city, in Uttar Pradesh, India. At seven months old, he weighs about seven pounds – what many babies weigh at birth. Aarsh’s mother, Shabana, was only seven months pregnant when she delivered him prematurely. Little Aarsh had been… Continue reading This little one has a big future ahead
World Sight Day 2024 – Child Eye Health
Students in Ghana celebrate getting their prescription eyeglasses following school screenings. They will now be better supported in their learning.
