For a senior citizen, developing cataracts must be a shock, especially after a lifetime of relatively good vision. Think of the things you’d miss if you couldn’t see… family and friends, pets, reading, cooking, the beauties of nature and the bright blue sky. Now, imagine you live in India or Africa, where many families are… Continue reading A second look at life
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‘Asante Sana!’
Living in remote and rural areas can isolate some elderly Africans, leaving them vulnerable to health issues. When a caring relative can help them get to medical care, it can make a world of difference in their lives. I met Simon Metei and his 89-year old father, Chebochok, in the town of Eldoret, Kenya. Simon… Continue reading ‘Asante Sana!’
A-B-SEE: A toddler gains a future
Two-year-old Logar and his family live in the remote village of Moili in northwestern India. Little Logar was born blind with congenital cataracts, likely due to a combination of malnutrition and poverty. He couldn’t play with other children and would be unable to go to school or work in the future. There wasn’t much of… Continue reading A-B-SEE: A toddler gains a future
Fireworks for 50!
Light the fireworks! Throw the confetti! Strike up the band… Operation Eyesight turns 50 this year! Okay, in reality the celebrations might be a bit lower-key than that. But I’m sure you’ll agree, 50 years of preventing avoidable blindness is an occasion worth celebrating! Back in 1963, a Canadian doctor named Ben Gullison inspired businessman… Continue reading Fireworks for 50!