Khamvern, at the age of 69, resides in the picturesque Piavath village within the Khoun district of Xiengkhuang province. A retired military officer, she dedicated her life to national defense, pro... Read moreA JOURNEY OF RESTORED SIGHT AND RENEWED HOPE
Powerless How powerless do you feel as parents when your three-year-old child turns blind and you are being told: “We can’t do anything for your daughter…we don’t have the e... Read more“Sorry, your daughter is going blind and there’s nothing we can do for her…”
In Laos, eye care is not a priority in government health plans. This lack of priority and an often very limited organization of available resources has resulted in a major lack of capacity and infr... Read moreMobile Eyecamps in Laos
With the help of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health and the provinces of Xiengkhuang and Houaphan, eye operations and check-ups were carried out among the students in the Kham ... Read moreEye examinations and surgery led by Dr. Ms. Viengmone
The optician visited primary school students in Khoun district, Xiengkhuang province in Laos. Thanks to the support of the ICAL foundation, we were able to provide 48 students with glasses. As a re... Read moreThese students have a bright future ahead
October 13 and we are focusing the world’s attention on the importance of eye care. We are calling on people to prioritise their own eye health and leaders to ensure eye care is accessible, in... Read moreWorld Sight Day 2022
How powerless are you as parents when your three-year-old child goes blind and you are being told: “We can’t do anything for your daughter…we don’t have the equipment or the... Read more“Sorry, your daughter is going blind and there’s nothing we can do for her…”
Corona has put a lot of pressure on the eye care sectors in our program countries, including Laos and Cambodia, where we have long waiting lists, postponed surgeries, and more than ever patients to... Read moreCorona Recovery Plan 2021-2022
193 countries of the United Nations unanimously agreed to a new plan for vision for everyone – with eye health critical to the #SDGs. The plan sets a target for eye care for all by 2030, with... Read more2030 in Sight!
Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos are experiencing extreme floods and typhoons this month. The heavy rain season is usual for the region, but the scale of this year’s events is much more severe. Th... Read moreExtreme floods and typhoons in South East Asia