Latest Ophthalmology & Optometry JobsMinistry FeatureA Glimpse of God's Handiwork The Living in Faith clinic in Haiti is led by Dr. Russ Montgomery and his clinical staff and they have helped thousands of Haitians with their vision. Russ has been serving there for years. It is a country of great need and eye surgeons are always needed. Take a few minutes (2:48) to watch the video and read the reflections of a Medical Student who went on a short-term trip to get a glimpse of the tremendous work Russ and his teams can do on a short term trip. If you want to learn more about Living in Faith and their next short-term mission trips, go to https://www.livinginfaith.net/.
Reflections I went on my first medical mission trip to Haiti. The medical team consisted of six people: Dr. Cindy Volpe (an ophthalmologist), Michael (her husband), Shay (ophthalmic technician), Shalanda (surgical technician), Russ (the optometrist who leads this medical ministry), and me. As a medical student, I had the privilege of doing a bit of everything including preparing patients for surgery, teaching the clinic staff, and capturing memorable moments on camera. The three surgery days on this trip typically began around 8 AM and finished as late as 9 PM. Through it all, I saw God’s handiwork and felt His presence during my interactions with the medical team, clinic staff, and patients. Read more...Maban Cataract Camp, South Sudan By John Cropsey
These past 6 days, I have witnessed pure beauty. The closest thing I can compare it to is the feeding of the 5,000, except we were given an impossible sea of blind people to treat. The eye team of Kenyans (from Tenwek Hospital), Burundians (from Kibuye Hospital) and South Sudanese (Samaritan's Purse) cared for over 1,500 patients in Maban, Upper Nile State, South Sudan, and performed 512 cataract surgeries on some of the world’s most difficult cataracts (lots of band keratopathy and pseudo-exfoliation with zonular instability and tiny pupils - I call it Sudanese eye). This region has no access to eye care. The nearest ophthalmologist in Juba is a three-week journey by 4x4. Thankfully we could be flown in by MAF (Missionary Aviation Fellowship).
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