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Honorary Brand Ambassador Kabir Bedi encourages truck drivers to get their eyes tested.

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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

News / Eye health /

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

News / Eye health /

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

October 2024

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Blogs / India Fellowship Program /

As part of my Sightsavers India Fellowship Programme, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the 32nd Annual Ophthalmology Congress in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from the 11th to the 15th of September, 2024.

Dr Aniza Nagpal, November 2024

Blogs / India Fellowship Program /

I had the privilege of attending the Island Meeting 2024 as part of my international exposure through the Sightsavers India Fellowship Program.

Dr Reshma Sonowal, November 2024

Blogs / Eye health /

My experience at Sightsavers India was nothing short of transformative.

Dr Aniza Nagpal, September 2024

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Pravesh’s Journey of Transformation.

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A Journey of Empowerment and Resilience.

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Shera, a resident of Raniya Mau, Unnao district, is 34 years old. He has locomotor disability.

April 2024

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Read our collection of news and blogs from across India to learn more about how our Programs and initiatives are helping people with disabilities regain their independence.

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

Alipurduar District Declared Cataract Blindness Backlog Free

Understanding Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight

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Global Exposure and Growth at the Island Meeting: Sightsavers India Fellowship Opportunity

Expanding Horizons: My Sightsavers India Fellowship Journey Through the Island Meeting 2024

Empowered by Experience: My Sightsavers India Fellowship Journey

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