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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.

What We Do
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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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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.
 

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

Flying Eye Hospital lands in Bangladesh

Flying Eye Hospital lands in Bangladesh

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Orbis International Brings the Flying Eye Hospital to Bangladesh to Improve Eye Care

Mashable

Read about Orbis's advancements in VR.

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Mashable

Spotlight on international charitable care

Learn more about our dedicated Volunteer Faculty

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The OphthalmicASC

Green Vision Centers

Read Dr. Rishi Raj Borah's insights on the future of sustainable eye care.

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Green vision centers: The future of sustainable eye care - Express Healthcare

New podcast with Dr. Hunter Cherwek

Join us in a discussion on effective communication in global health.

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How to talk about health with Krista Lamb

Duchess Sophie attends sight-saving gala

Read about the Orbis UK event at Abbey Road Studios.

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Duchess Sophie Recreated the Iconic Beatles Abbey Road Cover on Her Way to a Charity Gala

New podcast with Dr. Maria Montero

Join Cafe con Pam for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Maria Montero.

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Empowering Change: Dr. Maria Montero's Mission to Combat Blindness with Orbis — Cafe con Pam

Latinitas Magazine

Hear from an Orbis doctor about our work towards ending women's blindness.

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Women’s History Month Interview: Dr. Maria Montero

The Afternoon News with Kitty O'Neal: Flying Eye Hospital

Listen in on this insightful interview with two Orbis Volunteer Faculty.

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iHeart Radio interview

New virtual reality training tool launched.

Read about our new collaborative tool with FundamentalVR.

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Press Release: New VR Solution to Democratize Ophthalmic Surgical Training: Affordable, Portable and Scalable

Who What Wear

Read about 13 mascaras for sensitive eyes, with tips from Dr. Maria Montero.

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Sensitive Eyes? An Ophthalmologist Helped Me Curate a List of Best-Ever Mascaras

More women and girls go blind than men and boys.

Learn about how we're reducing gender inequality in eye care in Ghana.

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More women and girls go blind than men and boys - Orbis International Ghana

OMEGA raises $600,000 for Orbis in watch auction.

See how we will use this contribution to save sight.

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Press Release: 11 MoonSwatch Suitcases Are Sold at Sotheby’s, Raising Over $600K for Orbis

OMEGA auctions watches for Orbis.

See the 11 MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold suitcases, each containing 11 watches.

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11 MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold suitcases to be auctioned at Sotheby's by OMEGA for Orbis

Times of India

Dr. Rishi Raj Borah discusses children's eye health tips.

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Child Eyesight Health Tips: Tips for school-going children to keep their eyesight healthy | - Times of India

GQ

See the 11 watches OMEGA and Swatch are auctioning, with all proceeds going to Orbis.

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This rare set of MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold watches could be yours

NBC Chicago

Orbis Volunteer Faculty Dr. Tamara Fountain shares her story.

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Local eye doctor travels around the world in mission to prevent vision loss

Devex

The opportunities for artificial intelligence to enhance development work are plentiful—but should the sector be worried about the pitfalls? Devex asked the experts.

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The dangers of AI in global development

Angels in Medicine

Orbis Volunteer Faculty from UC Davis brought sight-saving surgeries and training to Zambia.

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Aboard the Flying Eye Hospital: UC Davis Doctors Volunteer Skills to Save Sight

Orbis partners with Silaom

See how AI is revolutionizing eye care.

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Press release: Eye care organizations unite to save sight of premature infants using artificial intelligence

AI boosts medical caregivers' productivity

Read more about the research

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Press release: Study finds autonomous AI boosts medical caregivers' productivity by 40% in Bangladesh

Wall Street Journal

Check out this new Meta add featuring Orbis and our partner FundamentalVR.

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WSJ News Exclusive | Meta’s New Ad Campaign Reminds People That VR Is Already Here

AI detects eye disease in children

Take a deeper dive into the research

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Press release: Orbis study shows AI successfully detects eye disease in children with diabetes

TogoRun Donates Pro Bono Support

Read more about our new partnership.

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Press Release: TogoRun Donates Quarter-Million Dollars in Pro Bono Support to Orbis International

Daily Nurse

Dr. Hunter Cherwek gives his thoughts on the future of AI in healthcare.

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How Orbis is Using AI in Cybersight Program 

KN Aviation

Delve into the history of the MD-10 Flying Eye Hospital.

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Orbis Flying Eye Hospital: Inside One of the World's Last Two MD-10s - KN Aviation

Ophthalmology Times

A preview of our Flying Eye Hospital project in Can Tho, Vietnam.

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Orbis, FedEx team up to train eye care professionals in Vietnam

Ophthalmology Times

Dr. Maria Montero tells us how simulation technology and telemedicine are changing medical training.

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Simulations, telementoring drive successful training efforts

Newsweek

Dr. Doris Macharia explains how barriers to healthcare are affecting women.

newsweek.com

Lack of Access to Health Care Is Killing Women

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