The Flying Eye Hospital touches down in Mongolia

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Meet the Man Behind the Flying Eye Hospital

In celebration of National Aviation Day, we pay tribute to our very own national treasure, Bruce Johnson. See how a retired Air Force flight engineer turned FedEx flight instructor oversees an ‘engineering masterpiece’ in the fight against preventable blindness — even during COVID-19.

Saving Children's Sight: 7 Questions With Dr. Shamsiya Murat

September 10, 2020

Marla — the adorable girl with special pink glasses — has become quite the celebrity in the Orbis community. Dr. Shamsiya Murat, an Orbis-trained doctor from Mongolia, saved Marla's sight when she was just 42 days old.

Marla pictured with her mom at her home in Mongolia

5 Reasons Orbis Supporters Love Little Marla

September 09, 2020

The Orbis community loves little Marla! The girl from Mongolia with special pink glasses captured the hearts of many supporters. Since posting Marla's moving story on social media last year, we have received thousands of likes, comments and shares.

Derek Hodkey Joins Orbis As New President and CEO

September 07, 2020

We’re delighted to announce that Derek Hodkey has been appointed to lead Orbis and our fight against avoidable blindness as our new President and CEO.

Press Release: Orbis International Announces New CEO & President

September 07, 2020

Derek Hodkey appointed to lead the global nonprofit and continue advancements in fighting avoidable blindness.

Marla's mother and grandmother were also born with congenital cataracts

Saving Little Marla From A Life of Blindness

September 02, 2020

Little Marla was born with congenital cataracts. If she hadn't received surgery at an Orbis-supported hospital in Mongolia, she would have suffered permanent vision loss. Now, she is just one member of the generations of children who can now grow up to lead independent lives with healthy sight.

Orbis Doctors go from Students to Teachers

August 25, 2020

For many doctors, their journey with Orbis continues throughout their career. And Dr. Andrea Molinari and Dr. Ganesh are no different. After years of learning from their own Orbis mentors they are both passing on their skills to the younger generation.

Dr. Mary O'Hara is a pediatric ophthalmologist at UC Davis, Sacramento, and a member of Orbis Volunteer Faculty

Heroes of Orbis: Dr. Mary O'Hara M.D.

Dr. Mary O’Hara is a pediatric ophthalmologist specializing in strabismus at Davis, University of California, in Sacramento and a long-serving member of our Volunteer Faculty - our team of world leading experts who give up their free time to share their amazing skills.

Kat Corbett is a loyal monthly Orbis donor transforming lives all year long

Kat Saves Sight All Year Round As A Partner In Sight

August 17, 2020

As a teacher and an Orbis Partner in Sight — one of Orbis's loyal monthly donors — Kat Corbett is passionate about transforming the lives of children through healthy sight.