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Reports / Eye health /

A position paper from Sightsavers explaining why they do not take part in the recycling of used spectacles, including lack of cost-effectiveness.

A man undergoes an eye examination in Cambodia.

Reports / Eye health /

This strategy is guided by Sightsavers’ Strategic Framework 2012-2018 and draws on the organisation’s range of technical, research and policy expertise.

A young boy wearing a colourful face mask and a bright yellow jumper covers hish right eye with his hand during an eye test.

Blogs / Eye health /

In 2013 a devastating Ebola outbreak decimated Liberia's already fragile healthcare system. Yet during this period, Sightsavers continued to operate.

Imran Khan, August 2017

Blogs / Eye health /

Sightsavers gap maps show where evidence exists, or there are ‘gaps’ in the evidence on cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and refractive error.

Bhavisha Virendrakumar, May 2017

Reports / Eye health /

The landmark Caribbean Strategic Framework for Vision 2020: The Right to Sight (CSF) was developed in 2002 and later updated in 2009.

A women is walking up to the entrance of a building. Men stand around outside.

From the field / Eye health /

Sightsavers CEO Dr Caroline Harper visited Sierra Leone to see how health workers have coped since the Ebola virus.

October 2016

A boy in Pakistan wears special spectacles during an eye test.

Reports / Eye health /

Sightsavers’ Pakistan Country Office developed a five-year project on child eye health in slum areas of five urban cities.

A mother and daughter hug after receiving cataract operations in India.

Reports / Eye health /

A presentation explaining Sightsavers' commitment to inclusive education for all, and existing government legislation on the issue.

Screenshot of Specsavers' online induction

News / Eye health /

Sightsavers has been chosen as one of three charity partners to be part of Specsavers’ new online staff induction.

February 2016

News / Eye health /

Dr Harper has been appointed a CBE in recognition of her services to people with visual impairments around the world.

December 2015

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Recycling used spectacles: Sightsavers’ policy

Eye health strategy 2013-2018

The challenges facing health and education in Liberia

Eye health evidence gap maps

Delivering V2020 in the Caribbean: final report

Back from the brink: how Sierra Leone is recovering from Ebola

Pakistan Urban Paediatric Eye Care Programme: evaluation

Sightsavers' approach to inclusive eye health: presentation

Specsavers chooses Sightsavers as charity partner for new induction scheme

Sightsavers’ Caroline Harper named in New Year Honours

Protecting sight, fighting disease and promoting equality for all