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Two surgeons at work in the operating theatre at Mymensingh hospital. They're wearing green scrubs.
Stories / Eye health /

The hospital in Bangladesh that’s restoring sight and changing lives

Robbie Peacock and Ciara Smullen travelled to the northern town of Mymensingh to visit a hospital that is saving the sight of thousands of people a year.

Dr Msukwa in his office.
Stories / Eye health /

Dr Gerald Msukwa

Dr Msukwa is an ophthalmologist in southern Malawi. He restores sight through cataract operations, and says his passion is helping children to see again.

Jackie Carroll raises her arms at the finish line of the VHI Mini Marathon, standing underneath the clock reading 2:11:40.
Stories / Fundraising /

Meet our fundraisers: Jackie Carroll

Jackie Carroll, from Santry in Dublin 7, has had two cataract operations. She ran the VHI Mini Marathon in 2016 and raised €270 for Sightsavers.

A St Bridget's Cross made by Patricia.
Stories / Fundraising /

Meet our fundraisers: Patricia Cooney

Patricia Cooney, from Co. Cavan, has been fundraising for Sightsavers since 2003. She has an unusual way of raising money: she makes St Bridget's crosses.

Stories / Fundraising /

Meet our fundraisers: Brian Grehan

Brian Grehan from Dublin has just published his first novel, ‘The Leenane Inspector’, with proceeds generously donated to Sightsavers. Here’s his story.

Rose looking at herself for the first time after cataract surgery.
Stories / Eye health /

Watch as Rose sees herself for the first time after cataract surgery

Rose is 14 years old, and has been blind since she was a baby. We witness her reaction as she looks in the mirror and sees herself for the first time.

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