Modern cataract surgery is only 50 years old. During World War Two, while working with the Royal Air Force, Sir Harold Ridley noticed splinters of Perspex from the cockpit canopies of downed flyers, became lodged in the eyes of wounded pilots. He further noted these plastic splinters did not trigger inflammation. This accidental discovery led to the first artificial lenses implanted into the eye to correct cataracts.

About Mission Eyes Network


Mission Eyes Network is a meeting and networking site for any ophthalmologists or associated personnel interested or involved in global eye mission work. Over 25 mission agencies and their opportunities for surgeons are represented. It has taken a lead in educating physicians on techniques like the small incision cataract techniques with over 70 videos available online. Mission Eyes is becoming the online connecting ground and "facebook" of ophthalmology missions.

www.missionEyes.net


About Mercy Ships

Mercy Ships is a global charity that has operated hospital ships in developing nations since 1978. Mercy Ships brings hope and healing to the forgotten poor by mobilizing people and resources worldwide, and serving all people without regard for race, gender, or religion.

www.mercyships.org


About TrueVision

TrueVision Systems, Inc. is the leader in digital 3D visualization for microsurgery. TrueVision has developed and patented an intelligent, real-time 3D visualization platform for microsurgery. The company is developing a suite of specific 3D surgical guidance applications for the refractive-cataract surgical market that is expected to generate greater patient satisfaction.

www.truevisionsys.com


About Christian Ophthalmology Society

The Christian Ophthalmology Society has sponsored an annual meeting held in late July with an emphasis on missions and topics of interest to those involved in ophthalmology efforts to the underserved in developing countries.

www.cosw.org



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