Our Flying Eye Hospital may not be flying, but our mission is still in flight. When the world went into lockdown last year, Orbis adapted quickly and was able to launch the first-ever virtual Flying Eye Hospital project in Bolivia. As the year went on, the Flying Eye Hospital team and 47 members of the Orbis Volunteer Faculty provided critical training to 851 eye care workers from nine countries.
Innovative Spirit Leads the Way
One reality the pandemic did not change is when eye care teams have access to the quality training they need, patients receive the quality care they deserve. The pandemic threatened to severely disrupt these operations, but with your support, Orbis was able to ensure eye care professionals could continue to grow their skills through quality ophthalmic training. In fact, the number of registered users on our Cybersight telemedicine platform more than doubled – a testament to the great need that was filled with these efforts.
Although there are advantages to hands-on, in-person training that typically happens on board the Flying Eye Hospital and uses the latest simulation technology, the learning we have gained through these virtual experiences will greatly enrich future programs.
"When eye care teams have access to the quality training they need, patients receive the quality care they deserve."
Your donation will help Orbis continue to give eye care teams the training they need to protect the sight of people within their community.