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The Mail Tribune: “Helping the Blind See”

July 18, 2013

Read The Mail Tribune’s article about Dr. Matt Oliva’s work with the Himalayan Cataract Project. On the board of directors since 2006, Dr. Oliva is currently director of African programs. He travels the globe helping restore vision to people in poor, rural communities. “There are 18 million people in the world that are blind in both eyes from cataracts,” says Dr. Oliva. “But it’s possible to eradicate this preventable blindness if enough resources are brought to bear.”

Click here to open a 2-page PDF with the article.

Visionary Women Shaping the Future of Ophthalmology

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s a fitting time to reflect on women’s remarkable contributions in the ophthalmology field. Throughout history, women have played pivotal roles in advancing eye care, breaking barriers, and shaping

March 13, 2024

The Journey of Eyesight: From Birth to Adulthood

Eyesight, often taken for granted, is a fascinating aspect of human development. From the moment we open our eyes for the first time, our visual journey begins, shaping how we perceive the world around us.

February 28, 2024

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at MEC

The month of February acknowledges the importance of Black History month and LGBTQ month, while at MEC we incorporate these thoughtful actions into our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives, recognizing and supporting everyone’s need

February 14, 2024

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