Orbis International

New York – October 31, 2026 -- Orbis International is committing an estimated US$32 million in financial and technical contributions from 2027 through 2030 to strengthen eye health systems, targeting better outcomes for more than 18 million people and professional development for more than 250,000 eye health professionals.

The pledge was announced in connection with the first Global Summit for Eye Health, hosted by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda in technical collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). The summit targets the 1 billion people living with avoidable vision loss. Orbis has endorsed the St. John's Global Compact for Eye Health, and its commitments run from January 2027 through December 2030. They cover cataract, diabetic retinopathy, childhood eye health and refractive error.

Macau – September 09, 2026 -- Global eye care nonprofit Orbis International has launched its first-ever simulation-based training project in Macau, marking 20 years of local partnership that has raised more than US$33 million for the organization's work in China and worldwide.

Orbis brings 70 clinicians from eight Chinese hospitals for Flying Eye Hospital training

The project engages 70 ophthalmologists and nurses from eight Orbis partner hospitals across China, who will receive advanced training and mentorship aboard the Flying Eye Hospital aircraft and at Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau. Training covers simulated cataract, glaucoma, strabismus, medical retina, and nursing specialties. Orbis states these professionals collectively serve more than 245,000 patients annually in China.