News and Stories

What's in your eye?

December 20, 2018

The human eye is an amazing organ! Let’s take an in-sight-ful look at what’s actually happening inside your eye. Warning: this article couldn’t be cornea... see what we did there?

Flying Eye Hospital touches down in Mongolia

August 13, 2018

We're excited to announce that the Flying Eye Hospital has returned to Ulaanbaatar for the eighth time to conduct a three-week national ophthalmic training program.

Celebrating 20 Years of Fighting Blindness in Ethiopia

July 31, 2018

We’re proud to announce a huge milestone – we’re now celebrating 20 years of fighting blindness in Ethiopia. Our Addis Ababa office was officially registered in 1998 and became our very first program office outside the US.

Glasses study shows huge productivity boost for workers

July 23, 2018

A landmark study, published today in The Lancet Global Health, showcases how a simple pair of glasses can boost workers’ productivity and reduce poverty.

Syrian refugee regains eyesight after surgery in Canada

July 09, 2018

Syrian refugee, Anas Schichmouse, regained his eyesight after undergoing successful surgery at the skilled hands of Canadian ophthalmologist and long-time Orbis Volunteer Faculty, Dr. Simon Holland.

Saving Sight for the Rohingya People in Bangladesh

June 20, 2018

Today - on World Refugee Day - Orbis Canada is proud to announce a new partnership with OBAT Canada that will help provide critically needed eye care for the Roynigya people in Bangladesh - a country in which more than 34.3 million people are already suffering from blindness or visual impairment.

Plane Pull for Sight Calgary Fundraising Soars

June 18, 2018

On Saturday, June 16, Plane Pull for Sight returned to Calgary, setting a new high for fundraising with over $37,700 (and counting) raised.

Orbis launches BOOST app in collaboration with partners

June 18, 2018

We are excited to announce the launch of a brand new app developed with some amazing partners designed to help measure, analyze and improve success rates in cataract surgery. The free app is a brilliant example of how the sector can come together and use the latest technology to help change the way the world sees.

Flying Eye Hospital Program wraps up in Barbados

June 11, 2018

The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital leaves Barbados after a successful two-week training program helping to improve eye care across the Caribbean.