Season Four of of the Emmy-winning television series VICE on HBO features a compelling segment titled “Beating Blindness” that features Medical Eye Center’s cornea specialist, Dr. Matt Oliva. Correspondent Isobel Yeung travels to Ethiopia to meet Dr. Oliva while working with the Himalayan Cataract Project. While in Ethiopia, Isobel shadows Dr. Oliva and the surgical team as they perform nearly 700 surgeries over the course of a week.
Why It’s Essential To Get An Annual Eye Exam
No matter your age, keeping up with annual exams for your body is essential for promoting good health. That’s why things like well-baby checks are recommended by pediatricians; they allow providers to catch any inconsistencies