Early detection gives little boy a second chance at life

Priyansh poses with his mother and father. Photo supplied by the L V Prasad Eye Institute

Four-year-old Priyansh’s story begins in March 2023 when his father, Raj, noticed a strange glow in his little boy’s eyes. It was an observation that would end up saving Priyansh’s life. Raj and his wife, Ramya, acted quickly and took Priyansh to a local doctor who diagnosed him with a tumor. After more consultations, the… Continue reading Early detection gives little boy a second chance at life

A big heart for the people – this community health volunteer is changing lives.

Catherine was overjoyed when she heard about the opportunity to become a community health volunteer with Operation Eyesight. However, Catherine’s family was not so thrilled. “Why would you want to work for free?” They would ask her. “I volunteer because I’m helping people. It’s my dream come true!” Catherine says. She always wanted to help… Continue reading A big heart for the people – this community health volunteer is changing lives.

Celebrating community health workers on International Women’s Day

March 8th is International Women’s Day. Let’s take a moment to recognize the thousands of women who make our community health worker program great! They’re proud to be caregivers for their entire communities. Take Harriet, for instance. Harriet lives in the village of Dominase in Ghana. Harriet is an Operation Eyesight-trained community health worker, and… Continue reading Celebrating community health workers on International Women’s Day

How do you eliminate avoidable blindness on a sustainable basis? We have the answer!

One of the most significant ways in which Operation Eyesight eliminates avoidable blindness is through our Hospital-Based Community Eye Health Program, which is a real mouthful. And it doesn’t stop with the title. The model is complex, and has many moving parts, so that’s why we’re thrilled to have a full breakdown of the program… Continue reading How do you eliminate avoidable blindness on a sustainable basis? We have the answer!