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This Flying Hospital Trains Doctors to Fight Blindness Around the World

Outside of America, where eye exams are a yearly routine (albeit crazy expensive if you're not covered), eye care is rare and limited for millions. In fact, the number of people suffering from blindness is growing so rapidly, it’s on track to be one of the most pressing global health threats in the next few decades, according to the World Health Organization.

One of the medical facilities targeting the growing epidemic is actually equipped with wings. The world’s only “Flying Eye Hospital” is an MD-10 cargo plane donated by FedEx, tricked out with state-of-the-art equipment and technology. The plane travels to countries with the highest needs, bringing sight back to patients and…

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 This Flying Hospital Trains Doctors to Fight Blindness Around the World

Outside of America, where eye exams are a yearly routine (albeit crazy expensive if you're not covered), eye care is rare and limited for millions. In fact, the number of people suffering from blindness is growing so rapidly, it’s on track to be one of the most pressing global health threats in the next few decades, according to the World Health Organization.

Discovery Eye Foundation

DEF supports translational research projects through both clinical and laboratory investigation. The goal is to gather and test information and technology that will eventually help diagnose, treat and cure retinal and corneal eye disease.

Foundation Fighting Blindness

The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc. is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa (RP), macular degeneration, Usher Syndrome, and the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases.

International Council of Ophthalmology

The International Council of Ophthalmology works with ophthalmologic societies and others to enhance ophthalmic education and improve access to the highest quality eye care in order to preserve and restore vision for the people of the world.

International Society for Eye Research

The Mission of ISER is to provide a unique international platform for discussion and exchange of ideas on contemporary topics in eye and vision research among its members and the broader eye/vision research community.

National Eye Institute

The National Eye Institute's mission is to "conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to blinding eye diseases, visual disorders, mechanisms of visual function, preservation of sight, and the special health problems and requirements of the blind."

National Institute Of Opthalmology

NIO is recognized in India not only for ophthalmic treatment but also for vision research and Ophthalmic education.

ORBIS

ORBIS is a nonprofit, global development organization whose mission is to eliminate avoidable blindness in developing countries. How do we do this? By strengthening the capacity of our local eye health partners to prevent and treat avoidable blindness.

Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society

OOSS believes that we have the power to transform society for the better — by thinking, working and acting together. Our passion and our commitment is to enable ophthalmic owner/surgeons and staff achieve once unimaginable levels of performance in the ophthalmic-driven ASC environment.

Women In Ophthalmology

Women In Ophthalmology was founded to enhance and improve the professional environment for women ophthalmologists. WIO encourages diversity, impartiality, and economic parity, and strives to cultivate new opportunities for leadership, education, and public service in the field of ophthalmology for ourselves and future generations.

Academy of Veterinary Ophthalmic Technicians

We are a 501(c) (3) non profit organization. Our mission is to advocate ocular health while advancing the knowledge and practice standards in the field of Ophthalmology. The Academy operates under the guidance of NAVTA and ACVO to foster yearly continuing education, professional development, and networking with industry partners. We hope that you find this website interesting and informative.

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

ARVO is the largest and most respected eye and vision research organization in the world. Our members include more than 12,000 researchers from 73 countries. ARVO encourages and assists research, training, publication and knowledge-sharing in vision and ophthalmology.

Eye and Contact Lens Association

The Mission of ECLA is to advance quality medical eyecare for the public by providing comprehensive ophthalmologists and other eyecare professionals with education and training in contact lenses and related eyecare science.

Federation of (Ophthalmic and Dispensing) Opticians

The Federation of (Ophthalmic and Dispensing) Opticians represents eye care providers and registered opticians in business in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Our aim is to achieve eye health for all, delivered through world-class services, provided by regulated community-based professionals operating in a competitive environment.

International Glaucoma Association

This website is a comprehensive source of up-to-date news and information about glaucoma, and is provided as a free service by the International Glaucoma Association (IGA).

International Society for Ophthalmic Pathology

The International Society for Ophthalmic Pathology is a professional society that was formed for the advancement of ophthalmic pathology throughout the world.

International Society of Ocular Trauma

The International Society of Ocular Trauma (ISOT) is a resource for ophthalmologists of all countries who have a special interest in ocular trauma. In addition to a biannual ocular trauma symposium, ISOT sponsors smaller regional meetings on ocular trauma. ISOT is an advocate for terminology standardization, so that physicians can more effectively collaborate internationally (see BETTS).

International Society of Refractive Surgery

The International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS), a partner of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is the leading worldwide organization for refractive surgeons. ISRS keeps you up-to-date on the latest clinical and research developments in refractive, cornea, cataract and lens-based surgery.

Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology

JCAHPO's mission is to enhance the quality and availability of ophthalmic patient care by promoting the value of qualified allied health personnel and by providing certification and education.

Macular Degeneration Foundation

The Macular Degeneration Foundation was founded in 1991 by Edmund J. Alexandrovich as a 501c3 tax-exempt charitable medical research and educational foundation. It funds promising scientific studies designed to find a cure for macular degeneration, inhibit its progression, and restore the vision of afflicted ones.

Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society

The purpose of the Ophthalmic Anesthesia Society is to ensure that the highest quality anesthesia care is provided to patients undergoing cataract and other ophthalmic surgical procedures.

Ophthalmic Photographers' Society

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to a highly specialized form of medical photography in the field of ophthalmology. The main objectives of our Society are to provide primary and continuing education in the field of ophthalmic photography, to set and maintain standards for the profession through multiple certification programs, and to promote scientific advancement in ophthalmic imaging technology.

Pediatric Glaucoma and Cataract Family Association

The Pediatric Glaucoma and Cataract Family Association (PGCFA) is an association of parents and professionals dealing with the daily challenges of pediatric glaucoma and cataract.

Retina International

The main objective should be to promote the search for a treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome, Macular Degeneration and allied retinal dystrophies. Main emphasis should be given to inherited forms of retinal dystrophies.

Retina NZ

Retina NZ has an ongoing commitment to supporting scientific and medical research that leads to better outcomes for us all in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of retinal disorders.

Retina Research Foundation

The mission of the Retina Research Foundation is to reduce retinal blindness worldwide by funding programs in research and education. As a public charity, RRF raises funds from the private sector and the investment of its endowment funds.

RP International

From modest beginnings, RP International has grown into an international organization. Committed to focusing world attention on eye problems, RP International promotes research, public awareness, education and human services for victims of degenerative eye diseases.

The Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study

The Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study is a multicenter investigation designed to evaluate therapeutic interventions for patients who have choroidal melanoma.

The Glaucoma Foundation

The mission of The Glaucoma Foundation (TGF) is to develop a cure for glaucoma through innovative research and collaboration. Founded in1984 by Dr. Robert Ritch, TGF is one of the premier not-for-profit organizations dedicated to eradicating blindness from glaucoma through vital research and education.

The Macula Society

Founded in 1977, the Macula Society is a forum for new research in retinal vascular and macular diseases. Membership is by application, with acceptance criteria including extensive contribution to retinal literature. The Macula Society recognizes outstanding achievement by its members and others through awards and lectures, and holds an annual meeting open to members, their guests co-authors, and supporting company representatives.

World Glaucoma Association

Purpose: to eliminate glaucoma-related disability worldwide.

All India Ophthalmological Society

The objects of the Society are cultivation and promotion of the study and practice of ophthalmic sciences, research and man-power development with a view to render service to the community and to promote social contacts among ophthalmologists of the country.

American Academy of Ophthalmology

The mission of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is to advance the lifelong learning and professional interests of ophthalmologists (Eye M.D.s) to ensure that the public can obtain the best possible eye care.

American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

AAPOS is the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. The organization's goals are to advance the quality of children's eye care, support the training of pediatric ophthalmologists, support research activities in pediatric ophthalmology, and advance the care of adults with strabismus.

American Board of Ophthalmology

The mission of the ABO is to serve the public by improving the quality of ophthalmic practice through a certification and maintenance of certification process that fosters excellence and encourages continual learning.

American College of Eye Surgeons and American Board of Eye Surgery

Welcome to American College of Eye Surgeons and American Board of Eye Surgery — Sharing a commitment to a belief that the primary focus for today's ophthalmologist must, and should, be to promote, encourage, and enhance quality ophthalmic surgical care for the benefit of all patients.

American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists

The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists® is an organization, not an actual physical location, that has established certifying criteria for ophthalmologists. The College certifies veterinarians in ophthalmology in addition to providing traditional 'association' services to those Diplomates, company partners and the public

American Glaucoma Society

The mission of the American Glaucoma Society is to promote excellence in the care of patients with glaucoma and preserve or enhance vision by supporting glaucoma specialists and scientists through the advancement of education and research.

American Ophthalmological Society

The mission of the American Ophthalmological Society is to promote excellence in patient care, education and research, to address essential issues in medicine, and to advance the art and science of ophthalmology.

American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

The American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery exist to promote the interests of its members by continuing to improve the quality of their training, education, and patient care.

American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is an international, educational society with more than 9,000 members. Its mission is to advance the art and science of ophthalmic surgery and the knowledge and skills of ophthalmic surgeons by providing clinical and practice management education and by working with patients, government, and the medical community to promote the delivery and advancement of high-quality eye care.

American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators

The mission of the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA) is to advance the skills and professionalism of ophthalmic practice management. Founded in 1986 by administrators for administrators, ASOA is the premier organization for the business side of the ophthalmic practice.

American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

The purpose of ASOPRS is to advance education, research, and the quality of clinical practice in the fields of aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery specializing in the face, orbits, eyelids, and lacrimal system.

American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses

ASORN was organized in 1976 to unite registered nurses committed to providing quality ophthalmic care. Today ASORN is dedicated to being a resource for not only ophthalmic nurses but all ophthalmic personnel who are committed to fostering the ophthalmic team concept and collaboration among all who work in our specialty.

Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology

ATPO's Mission is to provide, expand, and support scientific and educational opportunities for allied health personnel in ophthalmology, and to act as an advocate for its members and the profession.

Belgian Glaucoma Society

The BGS is the national organization of Belgian ophthalmologists who are particularly interested in glaucoma.

British Oculoplastic Surgery Society

BOPSS, the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society, was founded in 2000 with the aim of bringing together surgeons in the United Kingdom and Ireland who share a major interest in oculoplastic surgery (ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, orbital and lacrimal surgery, and aesthetic (cosmetic) eyelid and facial surgery). Oculoplastic surgery is also known as oculo-facial surgery.

British Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Society

The British Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Society is an organisation of Anaesthetists, Ophthalmologists and other clinicians who are committed to sharing education and information which will enable them to provide the highest level of anaesthetic management during ophthalmic surgery.

Canadian Ophthalmological Society

The Canadian Ophthalmological Society (COS) is the national, public voice for ophthalmology and the recognized authority on eye and vision care. We represent eye physicians and surgeons across Canada. COS membership includes more than 1,100 ophthalmologists and ophthalmology residents.

Chinese American Ophthalmological Society

The Chinese American Ophthalmological Society (CAOS) is a multidisciplinary organization comprised of Ophthalmologists, Vision Researchers, Fellows, Residents and those devoted to vision care.

Christian Ophthalmology Society

Welcome and Thank you for registering to the new Christian Ophthalmology Website! We are thankful for each of our members and look forward to continued growth in numbers and spiritually. Our prayer is that we can be a blessing to each other by supporting each other with our interactions and our communication.

European Association for Vision and Eye Research

EVER is the leading ophthalmological research association in Europe which covers all areas of ophthalmology and the visual sciences.

European Board of Ophthalmology

The European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) was founded in 1992 in London. It is a permanent working group of the Ophthalmology Subspecialty Section of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). The Board has specifically been given the task of overseeing the standard of ophthalmology training. The National Delegates of the Board include clinicians and academicians with specific ophthalmological skills, expertice and a broad geographic distribution.

European Glaucoma Society

The aims of this society are: -To establish personal contacts and to promote the exchange of knowledge between glaucoma specialists in Europe. -To stimulate, compare and register glaucoma research in Europe -To promote the diffusion of specific knowledge to the general ophthalmologists in Europe. -To keep contact with similar glaucoma groups in other continents.

European Ophthalmic Pathology Society

The aim of the society is to promote the advancement of ophthalmic pathology by co-ordination with general ophthalmology, general pathology and allied sciences, by the encouragement of research, by the improvement of teaching and technical methods, through scientific meetings in Europe.

European Paediatric Ophthalmological Society

EPOS - European Paediatric Ophthalmological Society homepage has been assembled, and is continuously being expanded and improved to profit from the advantages modern computer technologies offer. We are grateful for all inputs that will help to improve its contents and apologise for any inconveniences that may arise with its use.

European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

ESOPRS was founded in 1982 as an European association for ophthalmologists and colleagues of allied medical fields. The purpose of ESOPRS is to promote research, further education and the quality of clinical practice in the fields of aesthetic and plastic reconstructive surgery in the face, orbits, eyelids, and the lacrimal system.

European Society of Ophthalmology

The society is made up of 40 national member societies in geographical Europe organising the biennial SOE Congress as well as awarding educational grants, organising the EuLDP programme, sponsoring lectures for clinicians and scientists across Europe and forming the SOE Young Ophthalmologists.

European Society of Retina Specialists

The aims of the society are the promotion of science, research and education, in particular... 1.the establishment of personal contacts and promotion of the exchange of knowledge between vitreoretinal and macula specialists in Europe. 2.the stimulation and encouragement of vitreoretinal and macula research in Europe. 3.the promotion of the diffusion of specific knowledge to the general ophthalmologists. 4.the keeping of contact with similar groups outside Europe.

European Union of Medical Specialties-Ophthalmology

The main purposes of the UEMS are the harmonisation and improvement of the quality of medical specialists training, qualifications and practice in the European Union.

European University Professors of Ophthalmology

EUPO : European University Professors of Ophthalmology is the organiser of the annual course for residents in training.

General Optical Council

We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. The Council currently registers around 22,000 optometrists, dispensing opticians, student opticians and optical businesses.

Glaucoma Society of India

Glaucoma Society of India was established in 1990 with the aim of disseminating current practice patterns and help ophthalmologists in different parts India upgrade their skills to promote excellence in patent care and help preserve their vision related quality of life.

North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society

The North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) is dedicated to the achievement of excellence in patient care through the support and promotion of education, communication, research, and the practice of neuro-ophthalmology.

Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology

The mission of the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology is the prevention of blindness through lifelong education and cultural exchange among ophthalmologists in the Western Hemisphere.

Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology

The Academy is an internationally-recognized specialty society of ophthalmologists in the Philippines, that exists for the benefit and welfare of its members and the Filipino patients. It aims to ensure access to quality eye care, provided by its competent, qualified members.

Philippine Glaucoma Society

The Philippine Glaucoma Society is the internationally recognized leader in providng quality glaucoma care in the Philippines through education, exchange of ideas, research and publication. The Society provides professional enhancement, support and fellowship among its members.

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists

The College champions excellence in the practice of ophthalmology for the benefit of patients and the public. We set the examinations and the curriculum for medical graduates who wish to be eye surgeons and we provide elements of surgical skills training.

Vitreo Retina Society India

Vitreo Retina Society of India (VRSI) has been founded in the year 1992, by small group of 20 Vitreo-Retina specialists under the president-ship of Dr. T. N. Ursekar and Dr. Rumi P. Jahangir as 1st Hon. Secretary. Over next 15 years the exclusive group has expanded to over 300 Vitreo-Retina specialists with over 90% of the India’s actively practicing Vitreo-Retina specialists being its life members. Majority of the members actively participate in the annual conferences.

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