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Operation Eyesight Universal is a Canada-based international development organization working to prevent blindness and restore sight. Founded in 1963 in Calgary, Canada, Operation Eyesight been recognized as a key player working towards the elimination of avoidable blindness. With support from donors, Operation Eyesight collaborates with hospital and government partners in low- and middle-income countries to invest in sustainable eye health treatment, blindness prevention and community development to create a better life for people now and into the future. Operation Eyesight currently has programs in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia and Zambia, and is looking to expand to other countries in the future.

For over a decade, Operation Eyesight has developed and implemented its Hospital-Based Community Eye Health Program model to create access to eye health services at the community level and reach people in remote communities. By recruiting local community health workers and educating communities about eye health and general health, Operation Eyesight encourages health-seeking behaviour among community members. This leads to the elimination of avoidable blindness in entire communities.

Operation Eyesight’s work contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-Being, as well as the goals related to poverty, gender equality, water and sanitation, and partnerships. 

Operation Eyesight Canada is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that abides by all laws concerning charitable organizations established by the Government of Canada. In 2017, 2018 and 2019, Operation Eyesight was named a Top 10 Impact Charity by Charity Intelligence Canada.