Eye health

Sightsavers India and EssilorLuxottica reveal study that 78% of visual impairment is caused by uncorrected refractive Errors

Sightsavers India, in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica revealed the findings from their Rapid Assessment of Refractive Errors (RARE) study conducted in Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh.

February 2025

Bhuri Devi

Bhuri Devi, a 60-year-old woman from a small village in Rajasthan.

1 Million Truckers Screened: Milestone for Vision and Safety in India's Transport Sector

Sightsavers India is proud to announce the monumental achievement of its flagship RAAHI National Trucker’s Eye Health Programme which has successfully conducted 1 million eye screenings.

January 2025

Chand Devi's story

In Jaipur, 60-year-old Chand Devi stands as a testament to resilience.

Sightsavers India and Alcon India Inaugurate Block Resource Centre aimed to Empower Children with Visual Impairment in Bankura

Alcon, the global leader in eye care, in association with Sightsavers India, has helped visually impaired children in the Bankura district of West Bengal.

December 2024

Alipurduar District Declared Cataract Blindness Backlog Free

In a landmark achievement, Alipurduar district of West Bengal has been declared Cataract Blindness Backlog Free, an accomplishment made possible through the steadfast collaboration of Sightsavers India and the Alipurduar District Health and Family Welfare Department.

December 2024

Biswajit's story

Biswajit, a 56-year-old tea shop owner from Kankdwip in South 24 Parganas, had always been focused on supporting his small family through his modest earnings.

Understanding Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight

In the realm of eye health, glaucoma lurks as a silent threat, gradually stealing vision without warning.

October 2024

Empowered by Experience: My Sightsavers India Fellowship Journey

My experience at Sightsavers India was nothing short of transformative.

Dr Aniza Nagpal, September 2024

Sightsavers India and AbbVie India Hosted a State-Level Consultation on ‘Prevention of Visual Impairment Caused by Glaucoma’ in Lucknow

Under the ongoing collaborative campaign between Sightsavers India and AbbVie India the second state-level consultation in Lucknow was held.

August 2024
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