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We believe in a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.

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What We Do

Orbis builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach for all.

What We Do
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There are plenty of ways you can save sight and improve eye care around the world. Explore below and give someone the gift of sight today.

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We believe in a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.

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How We're Run

We really value your contributions, but above all, we value your trust. Here's what we're doing to make sure we earn it.

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Orbis builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach for all.

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Focus Areas

Training, technology, teamwork, and treatment and prevention are at the heart of everything we do. Read below to find out more about our focus areas.

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Orbis is an international nonprofit delivering sight-saving programs in over 200 countries and regions worldwide so that individuals, families, and communities can thrive.

Take a deeper dive into our work here.

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Eye conditions

Read more about some of the most prevalent eye conditions that Orbis and our partners are working hard to tackle.

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Whether you're looking to partner with Orbis as a corporate, trust, or foundation, click below to see how your organization can make a huge impact on people's lives today.

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The Power of Nurses

Nurses Day: Celebrating Elisa Urruchi

In honor of National Nurses Day (May 6) and International Nurses Day (May 12) we'd like to celebrate Elisa Urruchi, a Peruvian ophthalmic nurse and infection control specialist dedicated to improving eye care worldwide.
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Changing the Way the World Sees®

About Orbis

We believe in a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.

About

The Problem

A staggering 90% of all vision loss is treatable or preventable.

Problem

Our Solution

Orbis builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach for all.

What we Do

Transform Lives Today

Your kindness brightened the lives of siblings with strabismus.

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Eye Care Everywhere

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Eye News

A headshot of Volunteer Faculty ophthalmologist Dr. Jeff Caspar in front of the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital

Volunteer Week 2025: Spotlighting Orbis Legend Dr. Jeff Caspar

April 24, 2025

It’s National Volunteer Week, the perfec...

Fred Yates: Volunteer Pilot with a Vision

April 18, 2025

This Volunteer Week, we're highligh...

Hear from Orbis Chief Pilot Captain Gary Dyson this World Pilot Day

April 09, 2025

Saturday April 26 is World Pilot Day, so...

In Memory of Dr. David Paton (1930–2025)

April 09, 2025

Orbis honors the extraordinary life of D...

Your impact in 2023

  • 32,000+ trainings

    completed by eye care professionals and community health workers

  • 66 projects

    in 11 countries around the world

  • 2.7 million+

    eye screenings and examinations

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