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We'd love to hear your story of what it was like to get your first eye test. Share your story on social media using the hashtag #myEYEstory and we'll make sure to reshare it. This is adorable Dylan's story from the UK!

Nandin-Egshiglen, known as "Gunj" or "Sky Princess," is a 4-year-old girl from Mongolia. Like most little girls, she loves to play with her friends and family, but when her parents noticed she was losing interest as her vision clouded they became worried. Dedicated to her health, Nandin-Egshiglen's parents took her to get her eyes screened at an Orbis partner hospital. There, she was diagnosed with bilateral cataracts and recommended for surgery. Nandin-Egshiglen received treatment on board the Flying Eye Hospital during our recent project in Mongolia. Her procedure was viewed live by local doctors so they could repeat the sight-saving surgery on more little girls in the future. Nandin-Egshiglen's sight could not have been saved without a simple eye screening. This World Sight Day, we're urging parents, grandparents, and guardians everywhere to book an eye exam for a child they love — and donate to Orbis to help screen a child in need of eye care With your help, we can give children everywhere a chance to love their eyes. Click below to read her story and see how you can help: https://lnkd.in/eYDB5RQn

October 10th is World Sight Day, and this year we're asking you to join us in giving every child the chance to love their eyes. Orbis is calling on parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and caregivers to book an eye test for a child you love—and donate to help us screen a child in need of eye care. Eye exams are important for catching issues early and keeping your eyes healthy, but not every child gets the chance to have one. Read more below:

We're celebrating six years of restoring Marla’s sight! The impact our supporters have made on this little girl’s life is profound! Marla, from Mongolia, was born with congenital cataracts putting her at risk of losing her vision permanently. Thanks to their continued support and our dedicated partners and volunteers, little Marla received all the sight-saving care she needed. This includes cataract surgery at just 42 days old, intraocular lens surgery when she was five, and lots of follow-up appointments and eye exams. After six years of eye care, her vision is excellent and she can look forward to a future of healthy sight!

A big thanks to Mashable for covering our exciting partnership with FundamentalVR that is revolutionizing cataract surgery in communities around the world. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. A big thanks to our supporters and partners who also believe in pushing boundaries in eye care. The kit allows users to experience the feel of human tissue in a safe virtual environment. The program is already running in hospitals in Ethiopia, Bangladesh, India, China, and Mongolia. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ee6qtkKQ

Amazing to see Orbis Volunteer Faculty Dr. Michelle Le Cheminant profiled on TV in the UK this week. Thank you Dr. Le Cheminant for all you do to help others, and thank you ITV News for covering this story. Orbis UK

#ThrowbackThursday to our 2017 Flying Eye Hospital project in Bangladesh. We are returning to Bangladesh this November for another Flying Eye Hospital training project. Stay tuned for more updates coming soon.

Dr. Malik Kahook serves on the Orbis International Board of Directors, is Chair of the Orbis Medical Advisory Committee, and is a seasoned Volunteer Faculty member. Below, he shares his experiences on board the Flying Eye Hospital in Mongolia. 

We love this photo of Angela Purcell, Associate Director of Nursing, on board the Flying Eye Hospital — excited for the challenge ahead at the beginning of our recent ophthalmic training project in Mongolia.

The Flying Eye Hospital project in Mongolia has wrapped up, preparing the next generation of eye care teams for a future of saving sight. With the help of Title Sponsors the Alcon Foundation, FedEx, and OMEGA SA, and of course, Orbis supporters — more than 250 eye care professionals received best-in-class training, and more than 50 adults and children received sight-saving surgery. Read more below.