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Celebrating 40 Years of Innovation

It was March 1, 1982, when our iconic Flying Eye Hospital took off on its first ever sight-saving project. Over the four decades since, we have continually harnessed the power of innovation to reach new heights in the fight against avoidable blindness.
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Female Myanmar patient stands in front of the Flying Eye Hospital

In Memory of Jack McHale

April 18, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jack McHale, former Orbis interim President and CEO, Board Member, and Board Member Emeritus.

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“It's Opened My Eyes”: Dr. Chuluunbat’s Use of Our Telemedicine Platform, Cybersight

April 12, 2022

Since its launch in 2003, our award-winning online telemedicine platform, Cybersight, has equipped eye health teams around the world with the skills and know-how to fight eye conditions that cause avoidable blindness.

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Kumaran smiles in a forest.

A Chain Reaction of Vision

April 11, 2022

Thanks to the generous support of caring people like you, Orbis trains eye health professionals around the world so they can save sight in their communities. And sometimes, the patients themselves go on to help others.

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Split screen of ophthalmologist Dr. Fuentes and map of Peru

“It Allows Us to Improve Every Day”: Dr. Fuente’s Use of Our Telemedicine Platform, Cybersight

March 31, 2022

Since its launch in 2003, our award-winning online mentorship platform, Cybersight, has equipped eye health teams around the world with the skills and know-how to fight eye conditions that cause avoidable blindness.

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Press Release: Unaddressed Vision Problems Linked to Many Bus Crashes in Bangladesh, Study Finds

March 15, 2022

The new research from eye care nonprofit Orbis International is among the first to look at vision and road safety among public transportation workers in low- and middle-income countries

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Dr. Doaa Kotob wearing pink hijab next to map of where she lives in Egypt

“A Sanctuary for Me”: Dr. Doaa Kotob’s Use of Our Telemedicine Platform, Cybersight

March 10, 2022

Since its launch in 2003, our award-winning online telemedicine platform, Cybersight, has equipped eye health teams around the world with the skills and know-how to fight eye conditions that cause avoidable blindness.

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Shekaina Mildith and Stephanie on their way to school

Big Career Ambitions for Unstoppable Girls

March 07, 2022

Did you know that blindness disproportionately affects women and girls? To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re reflecting on progress toward gender equality through the stories of some young women with big ambitions for their futures. Thanks to supporters like you, impaired vision no longer stands in their way, and their dreams are in reach!

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Flying Eye Hospital staff nurse Elisa Urruchi, with Volunteer Faculty scrub nurse Ms. Irma Casale

International Nurse's Day 2022

March 07, 2022

On May 12, people around the world celebrated the invaluable work that nurses achieve while helping their patients. This year, we highlighted some of the nurses from our Orbis community. Read on to learn more about the crucial role nurses perform, and to view a special webinar.

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