Tag: eye health

Hospital strengthening – how building up health systems improves sustainability

Working as a nurse in a clinic in Ghana’s densely-populated Awutu Senya District, Joana Annobil treated a wide range of medical issues – from diabetes to hypertension. But there was one issue that consistently stood out to her as having the biggest impact on patients’ lives: vision loss. “Our eyes are like the light of… Continue reading Hospital strengthening – how building up health systems improves sustainability

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

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 planetÂ