News and Stories

Dr. Gordillo's urgent work continues - saving the sight of premature babies in peru

May 22, 2020

We have a wonderful story about an Orbis partner who is committed to helping premature babies avoid living a life of unnecessary blindness, even in the middle of a pandemic.

Using Cybersight to help diagnose and treat urgent cases during lockdown

May 05, 2020

Orbis partner Dr. Khauv is a Cambodian ophthalmologist who has been using Cybersight for more than a decade, seeking consultations on nearly 200 patients. Thanks to the support of Orbis Volunteer Faculty Dr. Shaikh, he was able to diagnose and treat an urgent case, even in the midst of a pandemic.

Dr. Lesya Shuba brings brighter futures to children with glaucoma

April 16, 2020

Having worked as a clinical ophthalmologist for 15 years, as well as being an associate professor at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Dr. Lesya Shuba was eager to share her knowledge with eye health workers in Ghana and help them better treat eye conditions like glaucoma.

Dr. Simon Holland - A Lifetime of Service

March 03, 2020

Having been part of more than 100 Orbis Flying Eye Hospital programs in his 35 years plus with Orbis, both as a staff member and a volunteer, Dr. Simon Holland has many stories to share.

India: Vaishnavi can smile again now that she can see

January 16, 2020

When Vaishnavi started to lose her sight to a cataract, her father feared she would struggle in school. But, all thanks to a new pediatric eye care project set up at our partner hospital in India's poorest state, our Volunteer Faculty were able to remove her cataract while giving local doctors the opportunity to learn new skills.

Peru: Saving The Sight Of Triplets At Risk Of Retinopathy of Prematurity

January 03, 2020

When Elisa first learned that her newborn triplets were at risk for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), she didn’t know what it meant. “I didn’t know anything about eye conditions,” she said. Her three older children hadn’t been screened for ROP and this was the first time she’d heard of it.

Holiday Appeal: Restore sight and hope to children like Megha

December 12, 2019

If you met Megha, you would immediately see that this bright fourth grader from Nepal wears her glasses with pride. The simple lenses do more than just correct her vision. Without them she would have been destined to a life of poverty and dependence. And it's thanks to our kind supporters that Megha can now see a bright future.

World Sight Day Special Feature: Thirst for Knowledge Fuels Orbis Volunteer

October 04, 2019

With nearly 60 Flying Eye Hospital and hospital-based training programs to his credit over the span of 18 years, Dr. Carlos Solarte has truly seen and experienced everything Orbis offers around the world.