Tag: India

The role of eye care in preventing poverty

For most of his adult life, Abraham made a living as a cobbler, supporting his wife and raising six children on his earnings. But several years ago, he started having trouble threading needles. Initially, he pricked himself repeatedly, and eventually, he couldn’t get the needles threaded at all. Due to his poor eyesight, Abraham had… Continue reading The role of eye care in preventing poverty

New patient transport vehicle in Meghalaya

The northeast Indian state of Meghalaya is known for its hilly terrain and rainy weather. While that makes for excellent tea-growing conditions, it also means that roads are often rugged, muddy and difficult to navigate.    For residents of remote communities, getting from the village into the city for healthcare can be challenging at the… Continue reading New patient transport vehicle in Meghalaya

Restoring vision in rural India: A journey of hope

Reaching the remote village of Kachikata, in India’s northeastern Assam state, is no small task. The journey from Jorhat, the nearest city, begins by jeep on rough roads leading down to the Brahmaputra River. From there, travellers climb onto a tiny ferry, big enough only for a handful of passengers, that takes them to Majuli… Continue reading Restoring vision in rural India: A journey of hope

Surgery boosts a teen’s vision and confidence

After living with a strabismus — commonly known as a squint - since birth, 15-year-old Mahek, from the Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh, India, faced both worsening eyesight and stigma from others in her community. Thanks to an eye health screening camp at her school, she received life-changing surgery. “The treatment has boosted my confidence,” she says. Read Mahek’s full story.

Every child deserves to be healthy, loved and accepted. After Mahek was born with strabismus – commonly known as a squint – she faced not only the prospect of worsening eyesight throughout her life, but also stigma from others in her community. “I felt different from other kids my age and wished I had normal… Continue reading Surgery boosts a teen’s vision and confidence