Monthly Archives: May 2011

May 27 2011

Meet a man who is a father to thousands

by Lynda Cherry, former Vice-President of International Programs

As Father’s Day approaches, imagine being a father who is responsible for the wellbeing of tens of thousands of people! This, in fact, is the role of Father Sebastian, the director of Little Flower Hospital in Angamaly in the southwestern … Continue reading →

May 20 2011

What about eye glasses? Part 1

by Pat Ferguson, former President and CEO

Here’s something that may surprise you: having limited vision is almost as bad as being completely blind. Think about it. If all you see are dim shapes, you’re not going to be able to get around easily, work or take … Continue reading →

May 13 2011

SEE the contributions nurses make in Africa

by Lynne Dulaney, Director of Communications

International Nurses Week (May 6 through 12) celebrates the contributions nurses make to society. They are vitally important in the Indian and African hospitals and eye clinics where Operation Eyesight works. In Africa, ophthalmic nurses face particular challenges: Imagine what … Continue reading →

May 06 2011

Visionary of eye care visits Operation Eyesight

by Pat Ferguson, former President and CEO

Dr. G.N. Rao is one of the world’s most influential figures in the field of global blindness. As the former president of the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, he led a world-wide coalition of eye care organizations focused … Continue reading →

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  We named our blog Grey Mist Lifting because this expression – or words like it – are commonly heard in the clinics we support. When the bandages come off after cataract surgery, patients often describe what they are experiencing. For example; “Yesterday, all I could see was a grey mist. Today, the mist has lifted. I can see again.”

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  Operation Eyesight Universal is a Canada-based international development organization dedicated to eliminating avoidable blindness.

  Since our work began in 1963, we have brought sight-saving treatment to more than 35 million people. Today our work is focused on India and the African countries of Ghana, Kenya and Zambia – places where blindness can be deadly, especially to those who are very young, old or poor.

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  • Brian Foster, Interim President and CEO (15)
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