News / Eye health /

The State Health Society Bihar (SHSB) and Sightsavers India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the National Programme for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment (NPCB&VI) in the State of Bihar.

September 2018

Reports / Eye health /

In most rural communities, eye health (if available) is limited to cataract screening with limited or no attention given to other eye ailments.

Stories / Eye health /

75 year old Younus was diagnosed with cataract in both eyes and was brought to Sitapur Eye Hospital by the eye screening team for the cataract operation.

Blogs / Eye health /

How often have we been randomly advised to have a fair amount of vegetables for better eyesight? But is that going to be sufficient for maintaining healthy eyes? Let’s find out!

Ritika Rastogi, July 2018

News / Eye health /

Taking a step towards empowering the girl child, Sightsavers with the support of Baxter and in collaboration with Susrut Eye Foundation and Research Centre inaugurated its Vidyajyoti All Girls’ School Eye Health Programme.

May 2018

Stories / Eye health /

Julekha Bee, 70 years old, suffered with eye problems before being diagnosed with cataract at a Sightsavers-supported screening camp.

Stories / Eye health /

Teachers at a school in Bhopal, India, identified 4 year old Rukmani's cataract as part of a Sightsavers School Eye Health Programme.

News / Eye health /

Sightsavers in association with Baxter India and Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital launched a new Vision Centre under its Urban Eye Health Programme in Shahbad Dairy, New Delhi.

April 2018

Stories / Eye health /

84-year-old Vijayamala comes from an extremely remote village, but a visit to a screening camp organised by Sightsavers helped her to see again.

Stories / Eye health /

Father to seven children, Sanjesh Yadav lives with his wife, Chandrakala in Vidisha district, Madhya Pradesh and both suffer from cataract.

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Eye health

Sightsavers signs an MoU with Department of Health, Government of Bihar

Envisioning a beautiful tomorrow

Younus’ story

Food for Eyes

Sightsavers with the support of Baxter inaugurates an all-girls school eye health programme in Howrah

Julekha’s story

Rukmani’s story

Inauguration of Shahbad Dairy Vision Centre in New Delhi

Vijayamala’s story

The family with cataract

Protecting sight and promoting disability inclusion