November 1st, 2011
Recent studies show that Alzheimer’s patients may benefit from cataract surgery. As our minds and bodies begin to mature, we become more susceptible to common problems and diseases that come with age. Some of these problems may be genetically programmed inside of our bodies as illness [...]
November 1st, 2011
Friday’s Vision Harvest free cataract surgery day allowed 40 patients without insurance to receive the gift of sight. As in the past, patients traveled from near and far to have their cataracts removed. While most of our patients hail from the tri-state area, this year we [...]
October 23rd, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011 will be the date for the third annual Vision Harvest free cataract surgery day at River Drive Surgery Center. Cataract surgery will be provided free of charge to those patients with cataracts, who do not have insurance, and cannot afford the surgery. [...]
October 16th, 2011
Since 2007, Blog Action Day has focused bloggers around the world to blog about one important global topic on the same day. Past topics have included water, climate change and poverty. This year, Blog Action Day is today, October 16, which coincides with World Food Day, so naturally [...]
August 26th, 2011
We are in full swing for this year’s Vision Harvest 2011 free cataract day. Over 30 patients are already scheduled for their surgery on Friday, October 28 at River Drive Surgery Center. I had the pleasure of meeting Richard this week in the office. Richard is [...]
May 23rd, 2011
Friday, October 28 will be the date for the annual Vision Harvest free cataract surgery day at River Drive Surgery Center. Cataract surgery will be provided free of charge to those patients with cataracts, who do not have insurance, and cannot afford the surgery. Those [...]
November 16th, 2010
I introduced Warren Barootajan back in August of this year. Warren is a 63 year cabinet maker from upstate NY. His poor vision from cataracts have contributed to his inability to work. Without insurance he is unable to seek treatment. He has become frustrated with trying [...]
October 27th, 2010
Friday's Vision Harvest went off without a hitch. 24 people were able to have their vision improved with free cataract surgery. These patients all suffered with cataracts, but were unable to seek the treatment they needed, as they had no insurance nor the means to [...]
October 21st, 2010
So tomorrow is our second annual Vision Harvest free cataract surgery day! I saw our final patient pre operatively today, and its a great story! Shirley lives in Tennessee, can't see because of her cataracts, and can't afford surgery as she has no insurance. Last year [...]
October 18th, 2010
We are coming down to the wire for Vision Harvest 2010 Free cataract surgery Day at River Drive Surgery Center. As of today, 25 patients are scheduled to receive free cataract surgery on this Friday, October 22. Patients have come from as far away as Virginia [...]
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