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ORBIS International: Saving Sight Worldwide

Filed in archive Eye Health , News by Gloria Gamat on June 23, 2008

A global nonprofit organization dedicated to saving sight worldwide - ORBIS International - was established in order to help the blind people of the world who doesn't have to be blind but became one due to lack of access to proper eye care.

© Shelley Panzarella

One of its many special work is implementing the World Health Organization's SAFE (surgery, antibiotics, face washing and environmental change) strategy in Ethiopia.

This strategy includes a national effort to build latrines, educate community members on trachoma prevention, and train rural eye care workers to distribute antibiotics and perform sight-preserving eyelid surgeries. These interventions cost very little but contribute immeasurably to an individual's quality of life.

Trachoma is the result of the infection in the eye with Chlamydia trachomatis - the same bacteria responsible for the common sexually transmitted disease (STD), Chlamydia.

Infection spreads from person to person, and is frequently passed from child to child and from child to mother, especially where there are shortages of water, numerous flies, and crowded living conditions.

Check out the slideshow of Orbis links

International's inspiring work in Ethiopia.

[Thanks to Julie Hurvitz for the hat tip!]

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I recomend the job you're doing for saving the sight of people.However I'm also experiecing the same problem. One of my eye is losing sight I've tried to seek for medication in vain. I'm based in South Africa, I'm wodering how I could get hold of. Iwill be greatfull for your response. Be blessed

Response from: no image Gloria (Check me out!)

nabwire: you can start by checking the ORBIS website. then maybe consult your nearest eye doctor? ;-)

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A global nonprofit organization dedicated to saving sight worldwide - ORBIS International - was established in order to help the blind people of the world who doesn't have to be blind but became one due to lack of access to proper eye care. © Shelley Pa

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Today is World Sight Day-a day set aside to remind us that not everyone has access to quality eye care and that millions of blind people suffer needlessly from conditions that are preventable, treatable or curable.

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