Gift Guide

Looking for something special for a birthday, anniversary or another special occasion? If you’re in search of gift ideas that convey a truly positive message, then look no further. Gifts from Operation Eyesight definitely say "I’m thinking about you," but they also say "let’s join in thinking about someone else."

Sending one of the gifts in the Gift Guide is a meaningful way to celebrate special occasions and to recognize the people who make a difference in your life. At the same time, these gifts help people in the developing world see a future free of blindness. Eye surgeries help people see once again — letting mothers care for their families, fathers earn an income and children go to school — restoring dignity and hope.

These options and many more, all described in the Gift Guide’s pages, support locally-driven projects essential for treating and preventing blindness. You’ll be able to find a gift that’s right for every family member, friend and colleague on your gift list. For example:

• Do you want to recognize a wonderful teacher, sister or co-worker? Buy microskills training for a woman in India (page 6).
• Do you need the perfect gift for your hard-to-buy-for uncle with a great sense of humour? How about a latrine (page 8)?
• If your child or grandchild is getting that first set of glasses, why not share the moment by giving eyeglasses to poor children who need them too (page 4).

The many options described within all support worthwhile projects that will have an immediate and lasting impact on people and communities. Your gift from our Gift Guide can help change a life today — for a tomorrow free of avoidable blindness.

Each gift travels in the form of an attractive card, personalized with the name of the recipient and the purchaser, and can be mailed directly to the recipient. All is explained in the Gift Guide – download the PDF and place your order today.

To order your gifts, download and print the order form. To order by phone, or for more information, please call 1-800-585-8265 (Canada and United States). In Australia call 1800 761 196. You can also send a request by email.