We are happy to announce that the training opportunities for learning MSICS (Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery) are increasing in visibility and availability.
Mission Eyes Network along with Aravind Eye Hospital are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the new downloadable Aravind Manual of Small Incision Cataract Surgery.
So by being there in a medical mission I can allow myself to talk on behalf of the Blind people of Darfour and to cry for help. I was astounded to find that in the region of southern Darfour, where Cataract and Glaucoma are prevalent there was no volunteering Ophthalmologists, not even one.
Free products for missions
Synergetics, Inc has informed us that they have many disposable products that are expired that are available for mission use. The products range from iris retractors to retinal laser probes, light... + Full Story
3 minute cataract surgery
MSICS techniques have been refined over the last 10 years to allow surgical times of 2 to 3 minutes in the hands of the best of surgeons. + Full Story
MSICS Video addedA video of an under 3 minute MSICS has been added to our video library from Aravind hospital. + Full Story
Technicians and Nurses neededOphthalmic Technicians/Assistants and Nurses Needed for mid-February 2009
Bethesda Mission Hospital in West Kalimantan, Indonesia is developing a new ophthalmology service and is... + Full Story
2008 AAO Humanitarian Service Awards
Congratulations to both Dr. Devin Harrison and Dr. Geoff Tabin who have both been selected for the 2008 AAO Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award! + Full Story
Opportunities for training in MSICSTraining Courses for MSICS
We are happy to announce that the training opportunities for learning MSICS (Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery) are increasing in visibility and availability. + Full Story
