World Prematurity Day
What Is Retinopathy of Prematurity?
Every year on November 17, World Prematurity Day is marked globally to raise awareness of the 15 million babies born early & the impact it has on families. Being born preterm also comes with the risk of Retinopathy of Prematurity & blindness.
What Your Support Achieved In 2020
DIGITAL ANNUAL REPORT
Read about our highlights from 2020, like the virtual Flying Eye Hospital, 20th Anniversary in India, simulation training, and more!
Changing the Way the World Sees
THE SOLUTION IN SIGHT
Watch our new documentary film following some of our staff and volunteers on our recent project in Myanmar. This short film gives a behind-the-scenes account of what it's like to work on the front lines of the fight against avoidable blindness.
About Orbis
About Us
A leader in the fight against avoidable blindness for nearly four decades, Orbis is an international nonprofit that trains, mentors, and inspires eye care professionals in places with the greatest need so they can save and restore vision in their communities.
EYE NEWS
Your Impact In 2020
61 PROGRAMS
In 14 Countries
MORE THAN 29,000
Trainings For Eye Eare Professionals Delivered
3.4 million
Eye Screenings and Examinations Conducted
Fighting Avoidable Blindness
Access to eye care for everyone
Our goal at Orbis is to help build the skills and resources communities around the world need to provide quality eye care for many generations to come.
