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The Flying Eye Hospital touches down in Mongolia

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Laval University’s Orbis Future Vision Leaders Host Virtual Flying Eye Hospital Visit

Our Orbis Future Vision Leaders at the University of Laval raised funds and awareness to support the work of Orbis Canada.
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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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15-year-old student Serawit sits at her desk at school in Arba Minch, Ethiopia

The future is bright for star student Serawit

July 13, 2023

This is Serawit, a star student with big ambitions! You wouldn't know it now, but not long ago the 15-year-old from Ethiopia was falling behind at school. Now her life has changed for the better, thanks to a simple pair of glasses – and the generosity of Orbis supporters.

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Vietnam Flying Eye Hospital project: A sight-saving success

July 12, 2023

Orbis’s Flying Eye Hospital returned to Can Tho, Vietnam in May for our first in-person surgical project on board the aircraft since the beginning of the pandemic – and we’re thrilled with the outcome of this extraordinary program!

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Dr. Islam is providing hope to the Rohingya community

June 12, 2023

The refugee crisis in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh began six years ago. Having fled persecution from their homeland, Myanmar, over 1 million stateless Rohingya now live in the world’s largest refugee camp.

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Young female patient Han from Vietnam outside the Flying Eye Hospital after sight-restoring surgery

Han finally gets the care she needs thanks to Orbis supporters

May 19, 2023

Five-year-old Han from Vietnam is the first patient to step on board the Flying Eye Hospital for surgery since the start of the pandemic. After an earlier procedure to restore her vision was unsuccessful, she finally got the care she needed when the plane landed near her hometown.

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Flying Eye Hospital project off to a flying start  

May 18, 2023

Our Flying Eye Hospital project in Vietnam is in full swing with local eye care teams having just completed an exciting first week of simulation training to build their skills and confidence.

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Flying Eye Hospital lands in Vietnam for sight-saving project

May 11, 2023

The Flying Eye Hospital just touched down in Can Tho, Vietnam for our first in-person, patient-focused trip since the pandemic began. Scroll down to see some beautiful pictures of the plane landing and the team transforming the plane into hospital-mode.

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Orbis celebrates 100 million doses of sight-saving medication

May 11, 2023

We're delighted to announce that, alongside our partners, we have delivered 100 million doses of the trachoma-fighting antibiotic azithromycin across Ethiopia.

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