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Board Member Spotlight: Dr. Anna Ells

At Orbis Canada, our work is supported through the commitment of our volunteer Board of Directors. Each member of our Board brings specific knowledge and expertise from the business, government, global health and/or eyecare space, which ensures our direction, programming and priorities are relevant and timely.
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Orbis is featured in a new Meta ad campaign

September 08, 2023

Orbis is excited to be featured in a new Meta campaign showcasing how the metaverse is driving change across a range of industries, including healthcare.

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Meet the eye doctor saving babies from a lifetime of blindness

September 05, 2023

Every year in Peru, more than 7% of babies are born premature and are at risk of developing one of the leading causes of childhood blindness, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

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Celebrating 20 years of Cybersight

September 05, 2023

Cybersight, our award-winning telemedicine and e-learning platform, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, Orbis is announcing the latest innovation in global ophthalmic telemedicine: the launch of the Cybersight mobile app.

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Canadian fellowship program builds expertise in Nepal

August 23, 2023

Globally, the leading causes of blindness and vision loss are cataracts and uncorrected refractive error. While these conditions are a concern in Nepal, so too is corneal blindness.

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The Ethiopian eye clinic helping locals access affordable glasses

August 16, 2023

Thanks to Orbis supporters and our partners, the Arba Minch Eye Clinic is improving access to eye care in Southern Ethiopia. Opened in 2014 and operated in collaboration with Arba Minch General Hospital and Brien Holden Institute, the clinic now supplies glasses to around 50 people per month, improving vision in the region at an affordable price.

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Kiet had his sight saved twice thanks to Orbis supporters

August 16, 2023

This is Kiet from Vietnam. He's had his sight saved TWICE thanks to Orbis supporters!

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Five takeaways from Women Deliver 2023

August 08, 2023

An international conference that champions gender equity and the health rights of women and girls, Women Deliver 2023 brought together over 6,000 global citizens, including several team members from the Orbis community. Orbis Canada's own Clare Szalay Timbo shares her experience and her five key takeaways from the global event.

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Saving sight in Nepal through school outreach programs

July 14, 2023

Did you know the biggest cause of visual impairment among children globally is refractive error? It's a common condition that leads to blurry vision and can be easily corrected with a pair of glasses. But if a child can’t access the eye care they need, it can significantly affect their education, their confidence and ultimately their future.

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