News and Stories

Saving sight in Ethiopia: Belay’s story

January 21, 2021

Belay suffered excruciating pain in her right eye. As time passed, the pain grew and her vision worsened. In December 2020 Belay had an eye evaluation at an Orbis-supported health center which led to sight-saving surgery, just in time. See how the kindness of supporters like you changed her life forever.

Orbis Bangladesh Celebrates World Prematurity Day

January 18, 2021

For World Prematurity Day 2020 our Orbis Bangladesh team marked the annual global event by raising awareness of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) - an eye condition that can lead to blindness in preterm babies and infants.

SIGHTLINES Episode 9: The Orbis Family

January 15, 2021

SIGHTLINES Episode 8: AI & Simulation: A New Frontier

January 14, 2021

Thank You and Happy New Year

January 06, 2021

2020 was a difficult year, but we'd like to say a huge thank you to our supporters for filling it with sight and hope. Watch and share this video and together we can keep #HopeInSight for 2021.

Ethiopia Update: Orbis Team Making Great Strides Protecting Families from Trachoma

December 22, 2020

Breaking: Since early December, the Orbis team has been on the ground in southern Ethiopia responding to the trachoma crisis. Read on for the latest news — the challenges and successes happening right now. And learn how you can help keep #HopeInSight for people suffering from blinding trachoma.

SIGHTLINES Episode 7: The New Normal in Eye Care

December 15, 2020

SIGHTLINES Episode 6: Women Changing the World

December 09, 2020