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Surprising Benefits of Cataract Surgery

Cataracts are a common cause of poor eyesight as we age. One in every four older Americans has them. Removing cataracts has an obvious benefit: restoring clear vision. But did you know cataract surgery has other benefits not related to the eyes.During the procedure, an ophthalmologist replaces the eye's cloudy lens with a ...

2025-04-21T10:42:59-07:00

The Rise of Primary Eye Care Clinics & the Birth of BBH Eye Foundation

Photo (left to right): Dr. Gary Barth, Jack Blanks, & Gary Hahn in Myanmar. Among the many innovative activities of Seva Foundation, the Board has emphasized bringing ophthalmic services to rural communities. These clinics are called Primary Eye Care Clinics since they provide refractions, ocular first ...

2025-04-02T13:59:54-07:00

Remarkable Spinoff – Eye Care Centers Raise Rural Women’s Status

Elevating the status of women in many parts of Southeast Asia would benefit women and their families. There are many areas where empowering women would uplift society. One way to elevate women's status and self-esteem is to train them to work in eye clinics and assist with ...

2025-02-13T08:43:00-08:00