Eye health
Hasina feared she wouldn’t see people coming to demolish her home again
Hasina lives in a camp in northern Bangladesh which has been demolished twice. Since developing cataracts, her fears of being homeless again were heightened.
WHO passes resolution urging countries to prioritise 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.
A lightning strike changed Yousub’s life forever
Yousub 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.
How can Malawi overcome the final hurdle to eliminate trachoma?
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.
How a simple tool could be used in response to COVID-19
This innovative tool, used in neglected tropical disease programmes, could be important in the response to COVID-19 in Africa.
Play games and raise money for Sightsavers
A new free online games platform is celebrating its launch by supporting Sightsavers for a month.
Great progress, but not for all: cataract surgical rate in Pakistan
Cataract surgical rate only measures quantity of services, and quality remains neglected. This raises questions that need addressing.
Sightsavers research highlights inequalities behind access to eye care
Governments and healthcare organisations must look at income and gender as well as disability if they are to effectively support people with visual impairments.
Sightsavers film chosen to represent UK at global health film festival
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.
Four tips to keep your eyes healthy at home
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.
