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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 delivering sight-saving programs in over 200 countries and regions worldwide so that individuals, families, and communities can thrive.

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Heroes of Orbis: Dr. Sheetal Pundir

Meet the wonderful Dr. Sheetal Pundir, a third-year Resident at McGill University, in Montreal, Canada, and an Orbis Volunteer Faculty superstar!
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World Sight Day 2023: Helping kids SEE LOVE

October 04, 2023

World Sight Day is Thursday, October 12 – a day to come together and celebrate the achievements of the entire eye health community and raise awareness of the important eye care issues on the horizon. This year, Orbis is focusing on the essential need of saving the sight of our youngest patients. Join us today to help children SEE LOVE!

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A eye health professional screens a patient for eye disease diabetic retinopathy using AI-led technology

Research: Two original Orbis studies show benefits of AI for rural eye care

September 26, 2023

Two peer-reviewed Orbis studies in the British Journal of Ophthalmology and Opthalmology Science show the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to transform eye care in hard-to-reach communities.

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A baby in Vietnam is examined for eye disease retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)

Using AI to save the sight of premature babies in hard-to-reach communities

September 26, 2023

Orbis is excited to announce a new partnership with Siloam Vision to expand our portfolio of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help diagnose and treat retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in hard-to-reach communities.

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An ophthalmologist is assisted by a female eye health worker as she screens an infant for retinopathy of prematurity

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

September 25, 2023

The partnership will roll out a proprietary system that has earned FDA breakthrough designation, one of the few ophthalmic devices to achieve this status in almost a decade.

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A male nurse uses AI-led technology to screen a patient with diabetic retinopathy

Orbis artificial intelligence brings eye care solutions to Rwanda

September 18, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize eye care, especially in hard-to-reach communities. Thanks to your support, Cybersight AI, our newest innovation that uses AI to rapidly review images, has launched across diabetes clinics in Rwanda.

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Flying Eye Hospital in Barbados.

The Flying Eye Hospital delivers eye care worldwide—next stop Zambia!

September 18, 2023

The Flying Eye Hospital is heading to Lusaka, Zambia at the end of September for its next sight-saving training project. For three weeks, Orbis will train local eye care teams to restore the sight of local children and adults living with vision loss.

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Press Release: Mental Health Study Finds Children with Vision Impairment Have Reduced Quality of Life

September 14, 2023

New research from eye care nonprofit Orbis International analyzes the overall wellbeing of children with common childhood vision problems.

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Orbis featured in Meta ad campaign

September 06, 2023

Orbis is excited to be featured in a new Meta campaign showcasing how the metaverse is driving change across a range of industries, including healthcare.

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