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Changing the way the world sees

Orbis is an international nonprofit that builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach.

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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.

What We Do
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Changing the way the world sees

Orbis is an international nonprofit that builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach.

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How We're Run

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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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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Focus Areas

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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In-depth

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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Eye conditions

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

Cataracts: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Retinopathy of Prematurity: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Glaucoma: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment What Is Trachoma Disease and How Does It Cause Blindness? Strabismus: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
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Give the gift of sight

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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About Orbis

Orbis is an international nonprofit that builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and ...

The problem

A staggering 90% of all vision loss is treatable or preventable.
A young school girl from India wearing glasses covers her one eye with hand adorned with henna

Our solution

Delivering sight-saving programs in over 200 countries and territories.
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Flying Eye Hospital

Learn more about this state-of-the-art ophthalmic teaching hospital.
A female ophthalmologist from Mongolia speaks with a U.S. based ophthalmologist through her computer on Cybersight.

Cybersight

Our award-winning e-learning, telemedicine, and AI platform has more than 100,000 registered users.

Impact You Can See

Why Investing in Eye Health is One of the Smartest Decisions We Can Make

Nathan Congdon shares powerful new research showing why eye health is one of the smartest development investments the world can make. Backed by the Vision Atlas, he outlines how $7B in funding could unlock nearly $200B in returns.

Eye News

Heroes of Orbis: Natalia Ronatowicz

Meet Natalia Ronatowicz, Volunteer Facul...

Four women eye health professionals from Vietnam take a selfie in front of the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital

International Women’s Day 2026: Women using technology to bridge the eye care gap

February 27, 2026

International Women’s Day, marked each y...

Looking Ahead in 2026: What Your Support Makes Possible

February 12, 2026

Every year, Orbis looks ahead with ambit...

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

February 04, 2026

Across Zambia, long journeys, limited re...

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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What We Do

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Flying Eye Hospital

Learn more about this state-of-the-art ophthalmic teaching hospital.
A female ophthalmologist from Mongolia speaks with a U.S. based ophthalmologist through her computer on Cybersight.

Cybersight

Our award-winning e-learning, telemedicine, and AI platform has more than 100,000 registered users.
Two ophthalmologists using simulation equipment on the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital

Technology & innovation

From VR to AI, find out how we're innovating to improve global access to eye care.
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Volunteer Faculty

Our world-renowned Volunteer Faculty are the heartbeat of our training programs.

Women & girls

Globally there are 112 million more women than men living with vision loss, including blindness.

Vision centers

Based in rural communities, far from major cities, reaching people who would otherwise have little or no access to eye c...
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Partnerships & collaboration

Partnerships are at the heart of all that we do.