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The Flying Eye Hospital Touches Down in Rwanda: A First for Orbis International

August 1, 2025

Orbis International’s Flying Eye Hospital makes its first-ever landing in Rwanda, training 100 medical professionals and performing 40 surgeries while establishing the country as a regional eye care hub.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Cataract surgery, Orbis International, Rwanda

Global Vision: Dr. Jeff Caspar’s Journey as an Orbis Champion

May 9, 2025

Dr. Caspar, from the UC Davis Eye Center, brings sight-saving expertise to underserved communities worldwide through his dedicated volunteer service with Orbis International.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Ophthalmology, Orbis International

A Legacy of Sight: Dr. John Downing’s Global Impact

April 11, 2025

Dr. John Downing, an ophthalmologist with over 60 years of experience, has dedicated his career to fighting preventable blindness worldwide through his work with Orbis International, training local doctors and funding vision centers in underserved regions.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Blindness, Cataract surgery, Orbis International

From Humble Beginnings to Global Impact: Dr. Sheetal Pundir’s Journey in Eye Health

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

As a third-year Resident at McGill University, Dr. Pundir brings expertise in ophthalmology to underserved communities through Orbis’s Flying Eye Hospital, combining research excellence with a deep commitment to global eye health education.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Bangladesh, Ophthalmology, Orbis International

Orbis Returns to Mongolia to Provide Sight-Saving Training

October 1, 2024

Orbis International’s Flying Eye Hospital touched down in Mongolia, bringing cutting-edge ophthalmic training to local eye care professionals. The three-week program aimed to enhance surgical skills and improve eye care across the country.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Eye health, Mongolia, Orbis International
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