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In Memory of Dr. David Paton (1930–2025)

Orbis honours the extraordinary life of Dr. David Paton, a visionary ophthalmologist and global health pioneer whose ideas helped launch Orbis, our Flying Eye Hospital, and shape the future of eye care around the world.
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10 Celebrities and Characters with Iconic Glasses

March 25, 2025

In February 2025, singer-songwriter, Robbie Williams, purchased a pair of English comedian Eric Morecambe’s iconic glasses for $37,000 at auction. Here’s a list of other famous faces and characters whose eyewear also became an iconic part of their identities.

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How a broken pair of glasses put Khang’s future at risk

March 21, 2025

At just three years old, Khang was struggling to see. He tilted his head, squinted, and held his books so close to his eyes, it was clear something was wrong. Loan, Khang's mother, who shares a small, rented room with him in Can Tho, Vietnam, thought that something might be stuck in his eyes.

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McGill University Resident Shares Her Expertise in Bangladesh

March 07, 2025

Meet the wonderful Dr. Sheetal Pundir, a third-year Resident at McGill University, in Montreal, QC and an Orbis Volunteer Faculty superstar!

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International Women’s Day: Celebrating Dr. Beth Edmunds

March 06, 2025

This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating eye care leaders transforming access to care at home and abroad. Among them is Dr. Beth Edmunds, a trailblazing glaucoma expert, who shared her remarkable skills and expertise on a recent Orbis Flying Eye Hospital project.

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Nga's future is brighter thanks to you

March 06, 2025

For International Women’s Day 2025 we’re sharing the story of Nga, a bright 13-year-old girl from the mountainous Lai Chau province in Vietnam. Many girls in Nga's community are forced to marry young, but thanks to her restored vision, Nga can now follow her dream of becoming a teacher.

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Bringing Gender into Focus in Eye Health: My Journey with Orbis

March 06, 2025

As Orbis’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor, Rose Namukwai is dedicated to ensuring women and girls have access to the eye care they deserve. In honor of International Women’s Day 2025, she shares her journey and what’s ahead in her work.

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Helping Deliver Sight, Hope, and a Brighter Future: A Heartfelt Thank You to FedEx

February 06, 2025

Our work improving access to quality eye care around the world wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support of our sponsors, and FedEx is one of the most vital in making this a reality.

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Orbis Canada Board Member Takes Part in Flying Eye Hospital Program

February 05, 2025

From November 21 to 28, 2024, Orbis Canada Board Member and President of the Orbis Future Vision Leaders, Dr. Dominique Geoffrion, took part in a Flying Eye Hospital training project in Bangladesh.

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