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A large group of transgender women pose for a photo.

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In Pakistan and Bangladesh, the Right to Health project worked with transgender communities to remove the barriers they face when accessing inclusive eye health services.

A patient is interviewed by a member of Sightsavers staff as part of a project.

Blogs / Eye health /

The project raises awareness of glaucoma in an effort to reduce the number of people going blind if their condition is left untreated.

Sightsavers, March 2022

Asma stands smiling in front of a large palm tree.

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Asma is project manager for Sightsavers’ inclusive eye health project in Bangladesh, which is breaking down the barriers women face when accessing eye care services.

Dr Jalikatu uses ophthalmology equipment to examine a man's eyes.

Stories / Eye health /

Meet Dr Jalikatu, who’s the only female ophthalmologist in Sierra Leone and the head of the national eye care programme.

A smiling boy receives a gift of a backpack and art supplies.

News / Eye health /

Students in Kaduna State celebrated by creating colourful drawings using art materials donated by Sightsavers’ corporate partner.

November 2021

A collage of images featuring men, women and children wearing glasses.

News / Eye health /

On 14 October 2021, Sightsavers staff, partner organisations and supporters celebrated World Sight Day to raise awareness about the importance of access to good eye care.

October 2021

Two Instagram images, one featuring a sunflower and the other featuring a girl with cucumber on her eye, with the text Love Your Eyes.

News / Eye health /

On 14 October 2021, Sightsavers’ corporate partners celebrated World Sight Day to raise awareness about the importance of access to good eye care.

October 2021

Women waiting in a queue to get their eyes checked.

News / Eye health /

Sightsavers is marking World Sight Day on 14 October by highlighting that the number of people worldwide who are blind could reach 115 million by 2050.

October 2021

A man wearing sunglasses smiles with his two happy grandchildren.

Stories / Eye health /

Father and grandfather Sardar from Pakistan is the main breadwinner for his family. But his children and grandchildren faced an uncertain future when he began to develop cataracts.

Four patients wait while socially distancing for their trauchoma surgery while wearing PPE and face masks.

Stories / Eye health /

Throughout the pandemic, our priority has been to restart our work quickly and safely. Sightsavers staff reveal our how eye care programmes have evolved in the past 18 months.

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“Now we can get the help we need”

How the Keep Sight initiative aims to overcome inequalities when diagnosing glaucoma

“Every day is women’s day when you cherish women’s dignity”

“As a woman, you’re always trying to prove that you belong”

Spectrum Markets helps children in Nigeria get creative for World Children’s Day

World Sight Day 2021: highlights from around the world

World Sight Day 2021: how our corporate partners helped us celebrate

World Sight Day: Sightsavers calls for urgent action on global eye health

“Now I can see again, I can make money to support my family”

Eye care and COVID-19: what we’ve learned during the pandemic

Protecting sight, fighting disease and promoting equality for all