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Orbis builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach for all.

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Orbis is an international nonprofit delivering sight-saving programs in over 200 countries and regions worldwide so that individuals, families, and communities can thrive.

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Orbis Hackathon Winners Focus on Retinopathy of Prematurity Prevention

In November, Orbis Canada and Orbis Hong Kong hosted the 2025 Orbis Future Vision Leaders Visionary Innovators Hackathon.
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Protecting Your Eyes During Cold Weather

January 15, 2026

When we think about protecting our eyes, we often think about wearing sunglasses in the summer sun. But did you know that our Canadian winter poses its own risks to your eye health? The cold, dry winter air and seasonal illnesses can take a toll on your eyes, often in ways we don't realize.

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Welcoming Orbis International's New CEO: Kathleen Sherwin

January 09, 2026

Orbis Canada is pleased to welcome Kathleen Sherwin as the new President & CEO of its global headquarters, Orbis International. Kathleen is a globally respected leader whose career and values strongly align with Orbis's vision of a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive.

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A miniature figurine of the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital sitting on a desk at the new Orbis office in Accra, Ghana

Orbis Ghana Opens New Office in Accra to Expand Eye Care Access

January 09, 2026

We’re excited to share that Orbis recently opened a new office in Accra to expand access to eye care right across Ghana—all thanks to Orbis supporters and partners.

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Dr. Patrick Yang Supports Orbis Canada's In-Office Program

December 15, 2025

Dr. Patrick Yang is an oculoplastic surgeon and ophthalmologist based in Victoria, British Columbia and an associate faculty member with Orbis Canada. He is also one of the first faculty members to introduce the Orbis in-office program, which allows him to raise awareness of Orbis’s mission and vision in his clinic and local practice.

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Campus Connections for Global Eye Health: A Student-Led Fundraiser at Université Laval

December 11, 2025

During a the fall of 2025 at Université Laval, the Orbis Future Vision Leaders (OFVL) chapter brought together community and purpose through a two-phase fundraising initiative

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What I Learned on an Ophthalmology Mission in Armenia

December 04, 2025

Carmen Balian, an Orbis Future Vision Leader at the University of Toronto and Research Associate at Kensington Health with a deep interest in Global Ophthalmology, recently volunteered on a week-long medical mission with the Armenian EyeCare Project.

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A Holiday Wish for Sight: Sozema and Yegat’s Story

December 04, 2025

This holiday season, we’re asking for your support to help families all around the world see a brighter future.

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Flying Eye Hospital wraps up a successful sight-saving project in Ghana

November 28, 2025

After three inspiring weeks in Accra and Kumasi in October, the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital has completed another successful ophthalmic training project—strengthening eye care across Ghana.

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