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In 1991, Frederick Richburg, medical director of Valley Eye Institute, decided to provide a day of free cataract surgery for people of all ages who couldn't afford it. Twenty-one surgeries were performed that May 18 as part of Mission Cataract.
Mission: Cataract USA
A truck driver who had been out of work for months is back on the road. A retired man resumes his favorite hobby, building model railroads. And an unemployed carpenter returns to his job.
3rd Annual Mission Cataract Day a Success!
Office Park Eye Center is currently the only Mission Cataract USA participant in the state of North Carolina.
About Cataracts
The visual symptoms can vary. Blurriness, hazy vision, or increased glare from sunlight and headlights may be present...
5 Tips For Better Eye Care
Your eyes are one of the single most important parts of your body...
4 Signs You May Need Cataract Removal
Cataracts are one of the most common types of vision issues.
The Facts About Cataracts
Treatment options really come down to one thing – corrective surgery.
What Should You Do If You Have Cataracts?
Consider taking advantage of free clinics or treatment days that are offered by organizations.
Do You Have Cataracts?
One of the most common problems, affecting an estimated 20 million people at any given time in the country, is cataracts.
Are You A Good Candidate For Cataract Surgery?
As we age, our body goes through a number of changes and challenges
The Importance For Doctors To Give Back
Today, with all the attention placed on health care reform and insurance laws, it’s easy to lose sight of one important thing
What To Expect After Cataract Surgery
There are a few key things to understand regarding the recovery from cataract surgery.
Innovations In Cataract Surgery Part 2
The Benefits of Improving Your Understanding of Cataract Surgery
Innovations In Cataract Surgery 4 – Accessibility And Affordability
While it’s still hotly debated, the simple fact is that the Affordable Care Act has given many people insurance that just didn’t have it before.
Mission Cataract USA doctors give the Gift of Sight for Christmas
To commemorate its anniversary Mission Cataract USA is declaring December 2016 Mission Cataract month and recruiting doctors nationwide to perform free cataract surgery in December.
What To Expect After Cataract Surgery
Cataract Surgery can be intimidating, not only the surgery itself but what comes after.
May 2019: The Gift of Sight
Mission Cataract USA celebrates its 28th year of providing the gift of sight to the visually impaired