Stories
Dr Bilghis’s story
Dr Bilghis, an ophthalmic consultant, spent three years travelling to some of Sudan’s most remote, hostile areas to carry out eye examinations.
Smriti’s story
Smriti, who lives in Uchitpurhad in Bangladesh, had cataracts in both eyes, and her poor vision took away much of her confidence. We visit her six years after her cataract operation to see how her life has changed.
Laurinda’s story
Laurinda had been blind for four years. But after a cataract operation to save her sight, she is able to work again and grow crops to feed her family.
Bhagirath’s story
Bhagirath lost his leg in an accident at work at the age of 26. He now campaigns tirelessly to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities.
Dallu’s story
Dallu lost her sight after contracting smallpox aged seven. Now aged 28, she sits alone all day, excluded from society. But you can help her find her voice.
Sankarlal Bishnoi’s story
Sankarlal lost his sight in 1984 after someone threw acid in his face. But being able to work again has enabled him to regain his dignity and independence.
Shyam’s story
Shyam from India lost his sight through glaucoma. He feels no hope for the future as nobody believes he can be a useful member of his community.
Nazondani’s story
At the age of 76, Nazondani still worked on a farm with her husband, but cataracts in both eyes made everyday life a challenge. Now her sight has been restored through surgery.
Winesi’s story
Winesi was blind from cataracts, leaving him reliant on his family. Thanks to an operation, he can now support his wife and children.
Boubacar’s story
Sightsavers’ mobile surgeon Boubacar Fomba travels by motorbike to some of the most remote regions in Mali to perform surgery in the field.
