Eye health Archives | Page 9 of 18

Nine-year-old Sumaiya smiling after her cataract operation at a hospital in Bangladesh_Ramadan appeal

News / Eye health /

The World Health Organization passed a Resolution on The World Report on Vision in an effort to reach the 1 billion people worldwide who do not have access to vital eye care services.

August 2020

A man with a physical disability sits outside.

Stories / Eye health /

Yousuf has come up against decades-long hardships, but with with a sight-saving cataract operation, life is finally looking better. Here, he shares his remarkable story.

A woman standing in a roomful of other people. She is covering one eye with her hand.

Blogs / Eye health /

We have a lot of work ahead of us to ensure that no one is left behind, but if we can eliminate one NTD, we can then focus on eliminating the others.

Effie Kaminyoghe, July 2020

A man stands for a portrait while holding a colourful dose pole.

News / Eye health /

This innovative tool, used in neglected tropical disease programmes, could be important in the response to COVID-19 in Africa.

July 2020

Fahad smiles while wearing sunglasses as he sits beside a colourful bush.

News / Eye health /

A new free online games platform is celebrating its launch by supporting Sightsavers for a month.

July 2020

A man examines the eyesight of a young boy who uses a wheelchair.

Blogs / Eye health /

Cataract surgical rate only measures quantity of services, and quality remains neglected. This raises questions that need addressing.

Itfaq Khaliq Khan, June 2020

Shamima communicates with her sister. Her sister uses hand movements to get her point across. Both women are sitting down outside and wear bold, pink clothing.

News / Eye health /

Governments and healthcare organisations must look at income and gender as well as disability if they are to effectively support people with visual impairments.

June 2020

Community health volunteers stand outside in Nachuru, Turkana, Kenya.

News / Eye health /

A short film about trachoma trackers in Kenya beat more than 1,200 submissions to reach the top 15 for its category in a prestigious, international contest.

May 2020

A pair of glasses, a pen and a computer on a desk.

News / Eye health /

At Sightsavers we’ve compiled some useful and simple tips to help you to protect your eyesight at home and help make this period as comfortable as possible.

April 2020

Stories / Eye health /

Aziza, from Nampula province in Mozambique, had been struggling with her eyesight for some time. But thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery, she had surgery and gained a new lease of life.

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WHO passes resolution urging countries to prioritise eye health

A lightning strike changed Yousuf’s life forever

How can Malawi overcome the final hurdle to eliminate trachoma?

How a simple tool could be used in response to COVID-19

Play games and raise money for Sightsavers

Great progress, but not for all: cataract surgical rate in Pakistan

Sightsavers research highlights inequalities behind access to eye care

Sightsavers film chosen to represent UK at global health film festival

Four tips to keep your eyes healthy at home

Aziza’s story

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