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Changing the way the world sees

We believe in a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.

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What We Do

Orbis builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach for all.

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There are plenty of ways you can save sight and improve eye care around the world. Explore below and give someone the gift of sight today.

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We believe in a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.

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We really value your contributions, but above all, we value your trust. Here's what we're doing to make sure we earn it.

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Training, technology, teamwork, and treatment and prevention are at the heart of everything we do. Read below to find out more about our focus areas.

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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.

Take a deeper dive into our work here.

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Read more about some of the most prevalent eye conditions that Orbis and our partners are working hard to tackle.

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There are plenty of ways you can save sight and improve eye care around the world. Explore below and give someone the gift of sight today.

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Whether you're looking to partner with Orbis as a corporate, trust, or foundation, click below to see how your organization can make a huge impact on people's lives today.

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Help get eye care everywhere in 2026! 

President & CEO

Meet Kathleen Sherwin

Orbis is pleased to welcome Kathleen Sherwin as our new Chief Executive Officer—a globally respected leader whose career and values strongly align with our vision of a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.
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Changing the Way the World Sees®

About Orbis

We believe in a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.

About

The Problem

A staggering 90% of all vision loss is treatable or preventable.

Problem

Our Solution

Orbis builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach for all.

What we Do

Transform Lives Today

Your kindness brightened the lives of siblings with strabismus.

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Eye News

Delivering eye care in hard-to-reach communities in Zambia

February 04, 2026

Across Zambia, long journeys, limited re...

Orbis Welcomes Ann Wang as Chief of Staff

February 02, 2026

Orbis is pleased to welcome Ann Wang as ...

Advanced cataract training brings brighter vision to Peru

February 03, 2026

At a hospital in southern Peru, local do...

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Strengthening Eye Care in Vietnam

January 16, 2026

In September 2025, Orbis expert medical ...

Your impact in 2024

  • 38,000+ trainings

    completed by eye care professionals and community health workers

  • 54 projects

    in 10 countries around the world

  • 2.2 million+

    eye screenings and examinations

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