Sunday, January 28, 2007
Vision International Eye Missions
The Vision International mission is to combat unnecessary
blindness at home and abroad through:
- Education of eye care professionals
- Provision of surgical and medical eye care
- Creation of collaborative partnerships
- Organization of sustainable eye care programs
in developing countries
In the US
- Care of indigent, uninsured and underinsured people
- Research projects related to eye care
Short Overseas Projects
- Sponsoring 1-2 months mini-residencies for ophthal-
mologists from developed countries to improve their skills - Providing supplies and equipment to Vision Int'l Fellows
- Visiting overseas clinics and eye camps
Major Overseas Projects
- Creating sustainable, high-quality, and affordable
eye care for the developing world
Labels: Charities
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