Eye health
Sightsavers awarded Independent Research Organisation status
The organisation is one of the only international non-governmental organisations to hold this status in the UK.
Gaming enthusiast raises $12,000 for Sightsavers by completing game blindfolded
Andrew Wissler has raised $12,000 (£9,260) for Sightsavers by completing ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ while wearing a blindfold.
Sightsavers honoured by West African health ministries
Sightsavers has received an award from the West African Health Organisation for its work to improve health centres and train eye health workers.
Bangladesh quadruples its eye care budget
The government of Bangladesh has set aside BDT828 million (£7.9 million) to spend on eye care by 2021 – four times higher than the previous budget.
Saidi’s story
Saidi’s cataracts were stopping him from going to school. Donate today and you could help more children like Saidi get an education.
Asha’s story
Asha was bullied by other children because of her cataracts. But a straightforward operation restored her sight, her confidence and her hope for the future.
BBC invites Sightsavers to discuss trachoma elimination
Sightsavers Director of Neglected Tropical Diseases Simon Bush was invited onto the radio programme to talk about whether the end is in sight for trachoma.
WHO asked to produce World Report on Vision
Member states have called for the World Health Organization to produce a report as part of the drive to ensure universal access to eye health care.
Eye health: the community approach
The CATCH programme aims to ensure that people in trachoma-endemic areas benefit from improved health through the provision of eye care services.
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.
