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Changing the way the world sees

Orbis is an international nonprofit that builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach.

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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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Orbis is an international nonprofit that builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach.

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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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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.

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

Cataracts: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Retinopathy of Prematurity: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Glaucoma: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment What Is Trachoma Disease and How Does It Cause Blindness? Strabismus: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
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Media Center

Catch up with the latest research, media coverage, and press releases from the world of Orbis.
 

World first AI screening for ROP

Groundbreaking AI screens premature babies in Mongolia for the leading cause of childhood blindness

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Press release: Babies Screened for Blindness Using AI in World First

Access Newswire

FedEx and Orbis earn "Best of the Best" Halo Award: Delivering Sight Worldwide

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FedEx and Orbis Earn "Best of the Best" Halo Award: Delivering Sight Worldwide

Our Iowa

This University of Iowa ophthalmologist brings compassion and surgical training to underserved communities abroad.

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A Hawkeye's Global Vision

Express Healthcare

Kathleen Sherwin, President & CEO, Orbis International & Dr. Rishi Raj Borah, Country Director, Orbis India share importance of sustainability in India’s eye care infrastructure.

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From global best practices to local impact: Strengthening sustainable eye care infrastructure in India - Express Healthcare

Capital Ethiopia

"Country Ownership Begins with Women's Leadership"

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Hear from Orbis Program Development Manager, Dr. Tsion Terefe Abeme

British Journal of Ophthalmology

PROductivity Study of Presbyopia Elimination in gaRment workers (PROSPER II)

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A randomised trial on the productivity impact of providing near glasses to Indian garment factory workers.

Optometry Times

Listen to this exclusive interview with Orbis' Noelle Whitestone about the gender disparity in eye care.

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Systemic review finds women still face barriers to refractive error correction.

Bangladesh Post

Eye care should be an integral part of comprehensive health care: Orbis CEO

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Read Kathleen's insights from her visit to Bangladesh.

Real Simple

Read eye care tips from Dr. Maria Montero and Volunteer Faculty Dr. Donny Suh

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Eye care tips from Orbis Volunteer Faculty

IAPB

Orbis CEO & President Kathleen Sherwin shares her thoughts on equity in eye care.

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Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls: A Vision for Gender Equity in Eye Health - The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness

Princeton Alumni Weekly

Read about David Paton, the creator of the Flying Eye Hospital, and his journey helping form Orbis.

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David Paton ’52 Brought Ophthalmologists to Developing Nations

New CEO Appointed

Orbis International Appoints Kathleen Sherwin as President & CEO

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Globally respected NGO leader joins Orbis to meet the growing global need for eye care.

New Chair of the Board of Directors

Orbis International Appoints John Slattery as Chair of the Board of Directors

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Press Release: Orbis International Appoints John Slattery as Chair of the Board of Directors

NBC Memphis

Captain Gary Dyson joins Action News 5 on Veteran's Day to discuss his role flying the world's only eye hospital on a plane.

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Tennessee pilot flies world's only Flying Eye Hospital

DEVEX

How country-led ecosystems drive sustainable health impact

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How country-led ecosystems drive sustainable health impact

New York Times

David Paton, Creator of the Flying Eye Hospital, Dies at 94

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David Paton, Creator of the Flying Eye Hospital, Dies at 94

Glasses remain out of sight for many women

Read the new study about the difficulties many women face getting eye care.

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Press Release: Simple Solution Remains Out of Reach for Women: Glasses

Orbis featured in Mary Roach's new book

Read about cataract surgery in Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy

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Press release: Orbis International Featured in Mary Roach’s New Book

Johns Hopkins Magazine

The Flying Eye Hospital is the brainchild of the late David Paton, a renowned American eye surgeon who graduated from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

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On board the flying eye hospital

KDRT 95.7 FM

Dr. Andrea Molinari speaks with the Mapping Healthcare podcast about treating blindness in Ecuador.

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Mapping Healthcare

WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Hear from Lori Pacheco about how the Flying Eye Hospital transforms eye care in low-resource countries.

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Flying hospital transforms eye care in low-resource countries

Woman's World

Love Coffee? Swapping This Morning Habit May Help Prevent Age-Related Vision Loss, Study Finds

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This Coffee Swap Could Help Protect Your Eyes as You Age

Saigon News

Blindness battle in premature infants brings about beacon of hope

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Blindness battle in premature infants brings about beacon of hope

The Shadow of War: Eye Care in Ukraine

Learn more about Cybersight power-user, Dr. Olena Hurzhii.

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The Shadow of War: Eye Care in Ukraine - BORGEN

The Davis Enterprise

UC Davis clinical professor in pediatric anesthesiology Dr. Niroop Ravula joined the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in Mongolia and then Zambia.

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UCD professor heads to Zambia, Mongolia on Orbis plane

Oregon Public Radio

Volunteer Faculty Beth Edmunds traveled to Bangladesh to train doctors in eye surgery.

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OHSU ophthalmologist helps save eyesight in Bangladesh

Devex

As the world prepares for a “diabetes tsunami,” eye care experts believe AI could be key to saving health systems money.

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Could AI be a financial boost for diabetes care?

Huff Post

Why You Absolutely Shouldn't Swim In Your Contacts.

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Why You Absolutely Shouldn't Swim In Your Contacts

Fox 5 San Diego

Hear from Dr. Harry O'Halloran about his time volunteering with Orbis.

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Dr. Henry O'Halloran Fox5 San Diego interview

Standpoint on Sustainability (SOS): Marius de Beer

Hear from key leaders addressing sustainability in eye health.

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Standpoint on Sustainability (SOS): Marius de Beer

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