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Illustration of student ophthalmologist Dr Hawa Megembe, sitting in a chair with flowers and a framed picture behind her.

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Dr Hawa Naiga Magembe is studying ophthalmology in Uganda with the help of a scholarship provided by Sightsavers’ inclusive eye health programme.

Lanoi stands outside and smiles with her hands on top of her head. She looks off to the right.

Stories / Eye health /

Four-year-old Lanoi was suffering with trachoma. But thanks to the generosity of our supporters, she was able to be treated.

A girl wearing a cloth face mask adjusts her glasses to read a vision chart.

News / Eye health /

The guide provides a framework and technical tools to help countries prioritise eye health issues and deliver high-quality, inclusive eye care services.

May 2022

Rakiya speaks to one of her students before the eye test.

News / Eye health /

Spectrum Markets has been supporting Sightsavers’ childhood blindness project in Nigeria, helping to screen children for vision impairments and provide treatment.

April 2022

An eye health worker shines a torch into a woman's eyes to check for eye issues. She's wearing a colourful pink headscarf.

News / Eye health /

The research supplement highlights how non-governmental organisations such as Sightsavers can generate high-quality evidence through their programmes.

April 2022

A large group of transgender women pose for a photo.

Stories / Eye health /

In Pakistan and Bangladesh, the Right to Health project worked with transgender communities to remove the barriers they face when accessing inclusive eye health services.

A patient is interviewed by a member of Sightsavers staff as part of a project.

Blogs / Eye health /

The project raises awareness of glaucoma in an effort to reduce the number of people going blind if their condition is left untreated.

Sightsavers, March 2022

Asma stands smiling in front of a large palm tree.

Stories / Eye health /

Asma is project manager for Sightsavers’ inclusive eye health project in Bangladesh, which is breaking down the barriers women face when accessing eye care services.

Dr Jalikatu uses ophthalmology equipment to examine a man's eyes.

Stories / Eye health /

Meet Dr Jalikatu, who’s the only female ophthalmologist in Sierra Leone and the head of the national eye care programme.

A smiling boy receives a gift of a backpack and art supplies.

News / Eye health /

Students in Kaduna State celebrated by creating colourful drawings using art materials donated by Sightsavers’ corporate partner.

November 2021

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Eye health

A day in the life: “It’s a blessing to have the power to change someone’s life”

Our sights are set on eliminating trachoma in Kenya

WHO guide aims to help countries tackle global eye care crisis

Sightsavers celebrates partnership anniversary with Spectrum Markets

Sightsavers publishes new eye health research in partnership with RSTMH

“Now we can get the help we need”

How the Keep Sight initiative aims to overcome inequalities when diagnosing glaucoma

“Every day is women’s day when you cherish women’s dignity”

“As a woman, you’re always trying to prove that you belong”

Spectrum Markets helps children in Nigeria get creative for World Children’s Day

Protecting sight, fighting disease and promoting equality for all