Why Vision?
When you can see, it can be easy to take your vision for granted. But giving vision to someone who doesn't have it is life-changing and reverberates through families, communities and, ultimately, economies.
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The Change We Seek
How We Work
Training
Research
Advocacy
Advocacy. Training. Research. These three elements of our mission are the essence of how we work and guide us in our efforts to transform lives.
Learn MoreOur Flying Eye Hospital
On the outside, this plane is like most other aircraft. Inside, it's like nothing you've ever seen. Learn about this mobile teaching hospital's onboard ophthalmic training center, which hosts a 48-seat classroom, full surgical suite, laser room and more.
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Meet Dr. Maria Papadapoulos
Where We Work
Orbis programs, designed to respond to national and community eye health needs, provide lasting solutions to improve eye care around the world.
Learn MoreOur Impact
Trained 22 thousand medical professionals in 2013
Improved over 5.7 million lives in 2013
Improved over 23 million lives
