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Global blindness was slowing prior to pandemic study reveals

New data shows 33 million people are living with avoidable blindness and 260 million with avoidable moderate-to-severe visual impairment – simply because they can't access the right kind of care.
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Cybersight is Orbis's virtual learning platform, used to deliver training to eye teams all over the world

New Spanish-language Virtual Flying Eye Hospital project

July 27, 2021

We're excited to announce that our fantastic Flying Eye Hospital team will be hosting a three-week Virtual Flying Eye Hospital project. The training project, which takes a deep dive into Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) will be entirely in Spanish for eye teams in Latin America.

Shekaina Mildith and Stephanie with their brave mom Bridget

Three Reasons To Smile Today

July 16, 2021

Shakaina, Mildith, and Stephania are three sisters – triplets! – who live in Zambia with their mother, Bridget. The girls were diagnosed with strabismus — a condition that causes the eyes to look in different directions when focusing.

Orbis Welcomes Dr. Doris Macharia as Senior Vice President of Global Programs

July 13, 2021

We'd like to extend a big welcome to Doris Macharia M.D., our new Senior Vice President of Global Programs, who joins us on Monday, 19 July.

Orbis has partnered with Microsoft Flight Simulator

Orbis Flying Eye Hospital Comes to Life in Microsoft Flight Simulator

July 13, 2021

We are delighted to announce today that the Microsoft Flight Simulator is partnering with Orbis International, a non-profit organization transforming lives through the treatment and prevention of avoidable blindness, to give flight simmers the chance to virtually explore the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital.

Charles Chikwanda is running an eye clinic and fighting COVID-19 in his community

Heroes of Orbis: Charles Chikwanda

Charles Chikwanda was trained in eye care thanks to generous Orbis supporters who raised money for Vision for Zambia. Since his training, a community clinic was established at the local hospital—now patients can access sight-saving treatment when they need it most, without having to travel long distances.

Press Release: Orbis International Announces New Senior Vice President of Global Programs, Dr. Doris Macharia

July 12, 2021

NEW YORK, July 13, 2021 – Eye care nonprofit Orbis International is pleased to announce Doris Macharia, M.D., as the organization’s new Senior Vice President of Global Programs, effective Monday, 19 July.

Charity Navigator Rates Orbis in Top 3% of Non-Profits

July 06, 2021

We're proud to share news that Orbis received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for the 10th year in a row, demonstrating our commitment to transparency, accountability and making the most of your generous contributions.

Dr. Rudy Wagner and his daughter Christine

This #GirlDad and his daughter are fighting blindness together

June 17, 2021

Dr. Rudy Wagner is a longtime Orbis volunteer and proud #GirlDad to his daughter Christine. Inspired by her father’s passion and commitment, Christine recently made a generous donation to Orbis.