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Eye health

Nadir, a young boy from Bangladesh. His cataracts are clearly visible.

Nadir’s story

Three-year-old Nadir had cataracts in both eyes since birth, which severely affected his vision. But an operation restored his sight and changed his life.

Zamurrad sits on her bed at home in Pakistan after receiving cataract surgery.

Zamurrad’s story

Zamurrad’s life ground to a halt when she developed cataracts, but a straightforward operation gave her back her independence.

Arthur puts his glasses on

Recycling used spectacles: Sightsavers’ policy

A position paper from Sightsavers explaining why they do not take part in the recycling of used spectacles, including lack of cost-effectiveness.

A man undergoes an eye examination in Cambodia.

Eye health strategy 2013-2018

This strategy is guided by Sightsavers’ Strategic Framework 2012-2018 and draws on the organisation’s range of technical, research and policy expertise.

A young boy wearing a colourful face mask and a bright yellow jumper covers hish right eye with his hand during an eye test.

The challenges facing health and education in Liberia

In 2013 a devastating Ebola outbreak decimated Liberia's already fragile healthcare system. Yet during this period, Sightsavers continued to operate.

Imran Khan, August 2017

Eye health evidence gap maps

Sightsavers gap maps show where evidence exists, or there are ‘gaps’ in the evidence on cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and refractive error.

An eye health clinic in Bhopal, India.

Delivering V2020 in the Caribbean: final report

The landmark Caribbean Strategic Framework for Vision 2020: The Right to Sight (CSF) was developed in 2002 and later updated in 2009.

A women is walking up to the entrance of a building. Men stand around outside.

Back from the brink: how Sierra Leone is recovering from Ebola

Sightsavers CEO Dr Caroline Harper visited Sierra Leone to see how health workers have coped since the Ebola virus. 

October 2016
A boy in Pakistan wears special spectacles during an eye test.

Pakistan Urban Paediatric Eye Care Programme: evaluation

Sightsavers’ Pakistan Country Office developed a five-year project on child eye health in slum areas of five urban cities.

A mother and daughter hug after receiving cataract operations in India.

Sightsavers' approach to inclusive eye health: presentation

A presentation explaining Sightsavers' commitment to inclusive education for all, and existing government legislation on the issue.