What does Operation Eyesight do?
Operation Eyesight is currently working to prevent blindness and restore sight in 10 countries in South Asia and Africa:
- Bangladesh
- India
- Nepal
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Sri Lanka
- Zambia
In India alone, we are working in 90 districts across 17 states: Andra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Delhi, Jammu, Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharastra, Meghalaya, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telengana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Please visit our Where We Work page to learn more.
By 2028, we plan to expand to five more countries.
I donated to Operation Eyesight India. How can I get my tax receipt?
When you donate you will receive:
- A receipt/acknowledgement for your donation within 30 working days. When you donate online, you will receive an acknowledgement email immediately.
- If you provided the PAN number when making your donation, you will also receive the tax exemption certificate (10BE) at the end of the financial year.
- Regular updates about our activities via email and newsletters. You might even receive a phone call from one of our friendly team members!
Thank you for your generous donation!
Does the corporate sector support Operation Eyesight India?
Yes, many corporates and institutions support our mission. Our current partners include Cognizant Foundation, Standard Chartered Bank, Bharat Financial, EdelGive Foundation and many others. Visit our Corporate Relations page to learn more.
Do you have any plans to expand to more states in India?
We are always evaluating opportunities to eliminate avoidable vision loss throughout the country. We follow a rigorous process for selecting districts and regions in which to work, which includes a need to fit into existing health care systems. When we identify an opportunity, we partner with the local hospital or government department of health; analyze the local needs, situation and gaps in health; and secure a major source of funding and other support.
How is Operation Eyesight working towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to create a more equitable world ensuring no one is left behind. In 2015, all member states of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. While all the goals are interconnected, we focus on six goals that are core to our mission to prevent blindness and restore sight: no poverty (SDG1), good health and well-being (SDG3), quality education (SDG4), gender equality (SDG5), clean water and sanitation (SDG6), and partnerships for the goals (SDG17). Learn more about how we’re working towards these goals.
I have a vision problem. Can you help me?
Operation Eyesight delivers eye health programmes in collaboration with hospitals, government partners and other organizations in our countries of work. While we work closely with physicians and medical experts around the world, we don’t have medical professionals on staff, nor can we provide any medical advice.
For those seeking eye care, we urge you to consult with a local eye doctor. If you live in one of our programme areas, please contact us so that so that we can tell you where the nearest vision centre or partner hospital is located.
How does Operation Eyesight prevent blindness and restore sight?
Our Hospital-Based Community Eye Health Model creates access to quality eye health services to reach people in remote and underserved communities. Our programmes are designed to provide quality eye health care to all, regardless of age, gender, race or ability to pay. We train local community health workers to conduct door-to-door surveys, screen patients for eye conditions and refer them for treatment. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we can provide patients with surgeries, prescription spectacles and other treatments free of charge or for a nominal fee.
Globally we work with our network of more than 60 partner hospitals to strengthen their capacity to meet the needs of the surrounding communities. Capacity-strengthening may include providing the hospital with new or upgraded equipment, providing training for ophthalmic personnel, or establishing a vision centre or eye unit at the community level.
In India we work with more than 35 partner hospitals.
I’m having problems with donating. Can you help?
We’re happy to help! You can contact us by email or phone. See our contact information here. Our office hours are 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. India Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
What are the tax benefits of donating to Operation Eyesight India?
All donations to Operation Eyesight India are eligible for 50% tax exemption under Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act.
How do I know my personal information is safe?
All of our donor information is kept in our secure database. We do not sell, trade or share our mailing lists. In addition, all payments are processed through government registered payment gateways. Through this process, we do not have access to your financial details such as your credit card number or sensitive information.
How much of my donation goes to overhead/administration?
We believe in measuring our success through the impact and effectiveness of our programmes in the communities we serve. We invest in skilled team members, information technology and fundraising programmes that help ensure we are planning for our future and sustainability. These investments are necessary to achieve greater efficiencies in our operations and programmes. While overhead costs will vary by not-for-profit organization, it is our practice to ensure our operating and administrative costs are below 30 percent. Every dollar donated to Operation Eyesight is invested wisely to ensure we operate and deliver our programmes effectively.
For detailed information, you can find our financial statements and annual report.
Is there a volunteer/engagement programme I can participate in?
Operation Eyesight is focused on long-term, local solutions involving community-based expertise. As a result, the scope of volunteering is limited. That said, your skillset and expertise might be just what we are looking for at the moment. If you’d like to learn more about volunteer opportunities, email us at contact@operationeyesightindia.org, explaining why and how you can help us further our mission.
How do I unsubscribe from your mailing list or your eNews?
To stop receiving mail from Operation Eyesight, please send us an email or give us a phone call (details are on our Contact Us page). For eNews, please hit the “unsubscribe” button on the bottom of the email and you will be removed from our list automatically. Please contact us if you have any difficulties.
How can I help Operation Eyesight eliminate avoidable vision loss?
We appreciate your support! The most important thing you can do to help is to donate. Your generosity allows us to establish sustainable eye health care in the countries where we work. Please consider becoming a donor, so you can help transform lives. To learn about the many ways you can support Operation Eyesight financially, visit our Ways to Donate page.
You can also help us by spreading the word about Operation Eyesight! Tell your friends and family about avoidable vision loss and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn, where you can share our posts to help raise awareness of our work.