Orbis From the Field: COVID-19 Emergency Vision Fund
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged our global health services in ways we’ve never seen before, but the extraordinary need and urgency of what we do at Orbis hasn't changed. Our sight-saving work is just as important as ever - maybe more.
Like so many other charities, the COVID-19 pandemic has hit Orbis hard. Our donations have dropped significantly as many of us are feeling the impact of this global health crisis.
In response to this urgent need, we’ve created the COVID-19 Emergency Vision Fund to raise money for essential Orbis programs that are now in jeopardy – programs that provide critical eye care for babies and children, their parents and the elderly who are even more vulnerable now than ever before.
We need you – our amazing donors and supporters – to join us in showing the power of kindness and generosity at a time when we've never needed it more. We know it’s not an ideal time to ask, but we truly hope you’ll consider helping us now when we need it most – when we need you most!
Your donations will help Orbis right now as we continue to support our in-country hospital partners to deliver urgent and emergency eye care services – whenever and wherever possible.
This is a pivotal moment for Orbis and the hundreds of millions of people suffering from blindness and visual impairment around the world. We have to act now.
We need your support now more than ever before.
Donate TodayStories from the Field: An Update on our Work
As we're sure you can imagine, we've had to adjust or rethink many of our plans for 2020 amid the the spread of COVID-19.
At a time when our global health system is being stretched to its limit, we're truly inspired by the unwavering commitment of our many partners and volunteers as they continue to provide critically needed eye care – whenever and wherever it's safe to do so.
Below is a update on what's happening with some of our programs and projects and how we're continuing our sight-saving, life-changing work in communities around the world.
Skills learnt with Orbis are helping this health worker protect his patients during the pandemic
Orbis-trained health worker protecting his community through the pandemic
ORBIS VOLUNTEER TRAINS ZAMBIAN DOCTORS REMOTELY ON THE FIRST VIRTUAL FLYING EYE HOSPITAL PROGRAM
Volunteer Faculty member Dr. Lee Alward took to Cybersight to train doctors virtually in our first ever Virtual Flying Eye Hospital program.
INDIA: DELIVERING CRITICAL EYE CARE AND FOOD AID IN A PANDEMIC
Adapting our programs to keep communities safe during the outbreak.
ORBIS HEROES ON THE FRONTLINES: AN INTERACTIVE TIMELINE
The Orbis team and our amazing partners are working hard on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing urgent eye care under difficult circumstances and using their skills to save lives.
ZAMBIA FLYING EYE HOSPITAL PROJECT GOES VIRTUAL
Our Flying Eye Hospital team delivers first-class training to our dedicated partners online.
FROM SAVING SIGHT TO HELPING SAVE LIVES IN ZAMBIA
An Orbis-trained ophthalmic clinical officer is putting her advanced skills to incredible use in Zambia's fight against COVID-19.
Dr. Gordillo saves the sight of premature babies in Peru
Dr. Gordillo has bravely continued caring for pre-term babies who are at risk of going blind from retinopathy of prematurity.
Using Cybersight for diagnosis and treatment during a lockdown
Cambodian ophthalmologist, Dr. Khauv, is using Cybersight to diagnose and treat urgent cases, even in the midst of a pandemic.
DELIVERING CRITICAL EYE CARE SERVICES
While some of our planned activities around the world have been delayed, there are essential and emergency eye care services that are still being provided by our incredible partners, which will continue to be supported by Orbis.
Cybersight: A Lifeline for Learning & Sharing
Cybersight has always removed borders, boundaries, distance and remoteness, but never before has it been such a powerful tool and critical lifeline for eye health professionals worldwide.
We've Temporarily Grounded the Flying Eye Hospital
Given the challenges we're facing with global travel restrictions, as well as concerns for the safety of our medical team and crew, we've postponed our Flying Eye Hospital programs in Bolivia, Zambia, Cameroon, Mongolia and India.
ORBIS NURSE SUPPORTS GLOBAL COLLEAGUES
Flying Eye Hospital staff nurse, Xiao Ying Liu, uses her infection control expertise and years of teaching experience to help her colleagues around the world protect themselves against the virus.
ORBIS STAFF ANESTHESIOLOGIST FIGHTS COVID-19
Like many other Orbis medical staff and Volunteer Faculty, Dr. Andrew Choyce is now using his skills on the front lines of the pandemic in his native country of England.
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