Impact in 2022
Thanks to our supporters, partners, and volunteers Orbis improved the lives of millions of people in 2022.
2.5 MILLION+
eye screenings and examinations conducted at health facilities and community outreach events.
55,600+
eye surgeries performed. Of these, 27,000+ were surgeries for trachomatous trichiasis.
92,000+
eyeglasses prescribed.
30,000+
trainings completed by eye care professionals and community health workers.
During cataract surgery in Solwezi, Zambia, an Orbis-trained surgeon replaces a patient's natural clouded lens with this synthetic intraocular lens. Read more about the journey of this patient, Lucia, in "Leading the way".
416
health facilities established and/or supported.
18,000+
eye care professionals trained on Cybersight in 197 countries/regions.
3.7 MILLION+
doses of antibiotic distributed for trachoma elimination.
Volunteer Faculty
85 VOLUNTEER FACULTY
from 11 countries shared their skills with local eye care teams.
53 VOLUNTEER FACULTY
conducted Cybersight webinars.
11 VOLUNTEER FACULTY
conducted in-person and virtual Flying Eye Hospital trainings.
21 VOLUNTEER FACULTY
conducted in-person and virtual hospital-based trainings.
