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Except for the most developed countries, cataract remains the leading cause of blindness in all regions of the world.
– World Health Organization

2008 Press Releases

Read our 2008 press releases for updates and information on SEE’s activities.

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October 14, 2008

Magellan's Travel Supplies Company and SEE International Partner To Restore Sight Worldwide

Magellan's and Surgical Eye Expeditions (SEE) International today announced that they have formed a corporate-nonprofit partnership to help advance the cause of restoring sight to patients in developing countries.

September 26, 2008

SEE International Performs Free Eye Surgeries and Visison Screenings Around the Globe for World Sight Day

Surgical Eye Expeditions (SEE) International today announced that it is organizing free surgical eye clinics and vision screenings through its affiliate volunteer eye surgeons around the world in celebration of World Sight Day on October 9th.

June 11, 2008

SEE International Welcomes Michael Colvard, M.D. and Daniel Herlinger to its Board of Directors

Surgical Eye Expeditions (SEE) International today announced Michael Colvard, M.D. and Daniel Herlinger have joined SEE International's Board of Directors.  Dr. Colvard Returns to the Medical Advisory Committee and Mr. Herlinger joins the board as Chairman of the Development Committee.

May 27, 2008

International Humanitarian Organization's Work Comes Alive in Santa Barbara

Perhaps you've noticed the new blue and white flags going up all over State Street?  They're a visual reminder of the important work done by Santa Barbara's own locally based international organization, Surgical Eye Expeditions (SEE) International.

February 22, 2008

Minnesota Ophthalmologist Dr. David Whiting Restores Sight to Patients in Mexico

Surgical Eye Expeditions (SEE) International today announced that David Whiting, M.D. an ophthalmologist based in Wayzata, Minnesota, has successfully helped to restore sight to 65 patients, blinded by cataracts, in Mexico.

January 28, 2008

Michigan Ophthalmologist Dr. John Arendshorst Restores Sight to Patients in India

January 21, 2008

California Ophthalmologist Dr. Deep Dudeja Restores Sight to Patients in India