World Sight Day Special
Addressing the Myopia of Mind
An inevitable deluge that consumes our lives is the myopic mindset about the importance of eye health. Often, it is the stigmas and stereotypes attached with eye conditions that prevent people from promptly seeking treatment. However, many times, it is the lack of access and resources that pose a barrier to people who need eye health services.
Top Feature
Refractive Error Among CHildren (REACH): A Lens on the Future
A pair of glasses can provide so much more than clarity of vision. It can dramatically change someone’s life, especially for children. Visual impairment often leads to poor academic performance, missed opportunities, and social exclusion. Refractive error is one of the most common causes of visual impairment among children aged 5-15 years.
About Orbis
OUR VISION & MISSION
We are an international non-profit transforming lives through the prevention and treatment of blindness.
With our network of partners, we mentor, train and inspire local teams so they can save sight in their communities.
With our network of partners, we mentor, train and inspire local teams so they can save sight in their communities.
NEWS
How We Are Making a Difference
WE TRAIN
eye care teams, local physicians, nurses and leave a lasting footprint everywhere we go
WE TREAT
patients with a variety of eye health conditions to preserve and restore sight
WE EXPAND ACCESS
by supporting local hospitals and clinics with the infrastructure and systems to provide primary and tertiary care
WE STAY CONNECTED
through our digital tele-medicine and tele-education platform, Cybersight, and other initiatives
Our Impact
1.85 crore children screened
Giving them access to the care they deserve
16 lakh children treated
Giving them the gift of good sight
