Mission Eyes Network

A New Model for Subspecialty Training in the Developing World

Dr. Steve Petty, of Denver, CO has contributed this article written by his wife Nancy which discusses an opinion on an excellent model for making a long lasting impact in the developing world. Steve reports that he has been able to work with an ophthalmologist over many years to teach vitrectomy and other retinal techniques.  The article discusses the pros and cons of this model compared with other models of mission. Following is his recent reflection on this manner: Write comment (1 Comment) 2009-11-08 11:26:25 Pediatric ophthalmology fellow Read more...

BLIND by A.B. Seal

My 27 year old son wrote this poem while on an eye mission trip to Honduras last year. His vocation is state policeman; but his mission vocation was to check far visions on our trip. He was very moved by the many people we saw with blindness. Write comment (0 Comments)

Aravind Manual Small Incision Cataract Manual

Aravind Eye Hospital and Mission Eyes Network are happy to announce that a new downloadable version of the Dr. Natchier's popular manual on small incision cataract surgery is now available!

Mexico '09 Cataract Mission

Going to a developing country to a place I've never visited with people I had not met yet, operating in unsure conditions brought several anxious thoughts before my first medical mission.