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Orbis World Sight Day 2020

Held on the second Thursday of each October, World Sight Day is the day the World Health Organization and leading blindness prevention organizations like Orbis redouble their efforts to maximize awareness of the battle against global blindness. By donating to Orbis, you will play a vital role in sustaining our work in the developing countries.
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ORBIS MID-AUTUMN CHARITY SALES 2020

Orbis Mid-Autumn Charity Sales

This year, Orbis’s mascot Seymour the Bear and renowned local illustrator Maggiemarket invite you to join them in sending everyone heartfelt festive greetings!
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Glaucoma one minute self test

Be alert of Glaucoma!

Constantly plagued with migraine-like headaches and tired eyes but have no idea why? Your problem may well be the result of increased eye pressure caused by glaucoma!
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A THANK YOU MESSAGE TO OUR ORBIS FAMILY

Thanks to make everything we do possible

Throughout this period of uncertainty, the compassion we’ve received from members of the Orbis family has been an incredible source of encouragement. We’d like to thank your support, and wish you and your family well during these tough times. Under the limits of local COVID-19 restrictions, our sight restoring programs are kept adjusting.
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CONVID 19: Frontline stories

Zambia Flying Eye Hospital Project Goes Virtual

June 11, 2020

Orbis volunteer trains Zambian doctors remotely on the first virtual Flying Eye Hospital programme

July 22, 2020
A young patient is screened on board a vision van run by the Susrut Eye Foundation and Research Centre in Kolkata

India: Delivering Critical Eye Care and Food Aid In a Pandemic

July 07, 2020

DR. GORDILLO'S URGENT WORK SAVING THE SIGHT OF PREMATURE BABIES CONTINUES

May 14, 2020

The three core VISION 2020 strategies remain unchanged

All eyes on 2020

2020 marks the culmination VISION 2020 project. Established in 1999, the initiative’s aim was to make major strides towards the eliminating of blindness issues by the end of 2020. To date, the concerted efforts has resulted in an estimation of encouraging 20% fall in today’s global blind population against the world blindness figure in 1999.
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The most critical deficits in global eye health is the lack of an adequately trained workforce

Comprised of world leading experts in eye health, our global force of 400 volunteer ophthalmologists, nurses, anaesthetists and biomedical engineers from over 30 countries share their skills with local teams to help improve the level of eye care for generations to come.
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Partnerships and collaboration | Orbis

At Orbis we know the only path to a better tomorrow is by working together to create a sustainable, prosperous future for all. The power of one may be strong, but the power of many is far stronger.

Technology and Innovation in Eye Care | Orbis

With avoidable blindness set to triple by 2050, we need to reverse the trend before it’s too late. The old way simply isn’t working. We need to push boundaries and lead from the front of eye health innovation now, if we’re going to help ensure a brighter tomorrow.

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