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Our latest news and sight stories: the stories of the women, children and people living in extreme poverty and isolation that have been given the power of sight because of our donors are inspiring. Every one of them is worth sharing.

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    The Worst That Could Happen? Going Blind, People Say

    A recent study found that most Americans regard loss of eyesight as the worst ailment that could happen to them; however many of them are unaware of the diseases and factors that can put their vision at risk and steps they might take to lower their risk.

    In the news | February 27th, 2017
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    Behind Innovations in Eye Care

    Dr. Suzanne Gilbert, a co-founder of Seva Foundation, was recently honoured by our longtime partner Aravind Eye Care System with the Dr. G. Venkataswamy Endowment Award. She spoke to The Hindu about the award, her love for Madurai and why she dedicated her life to eye care.

    In the news | October 24th, 2016

  • Myopia set to become a global health crisis

    By 2050, half the world's population will suffer from short-sightedness, a new study suggests. And that has implications for eye specialists everywhere.

    In the news | May 26th, 2016
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    Eye Care Reduces Stress During Exams

    Five per cent of school kids complain of strained or tired eyes resulting from endless hours of studying during exam time.

    In the news | March 30th, 2016
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    Learn More about Glaucoma

    January is Glaucoma awareness month, take this opportunity to get your eyes checked.

    In the news | January 15th, 2016
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    What is Trachoma?

    Learn more about the leading cause of preventable blindness in the world.

    In the news | November 9th, 2015
  • Seva Canada Champalimaud Vision Award

    The Champalimaud Vision Award!

    On September 7th, 2015 Seva Canada, along with the Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology (KCCO) and Seva Foundation, received the 2015 Champalimaud Vision Award.

    In the news | September 8th, 2015
  • Montecristo Madagascar

    A Better Future in Sight

    Seva Canada's work in Madagascar, published in MONTECRISTO magazine

    In the news | August 20th, 2015