MISSION TRIPS

During our week long
VOSH/DelVal mission trips,
we provide comprehensive eye
care to materially poor patients in
developing countries. During the
five days of patient care, our
team of eye doctors, opticians
and volunteers generally examine
about 2500 patients; dispense
thousands of pairs of both
reading and prescription glasses
and sunglasses. Sunglasses and hats are provided to aid in the prevention of eye diseases caused by exposure to the sun and dust. Acute and chronic medical eye problems are addressed, and if available, ophthalmic surgeons and their staff may perform sight restoring surgeries as needed to the patients. We work in conjunction with and at the request of local officials, health care providers, physicians, nurses and health promoters to provide care to those adults and children who are most in need. On many trips, at the conclusion of the service portion, participants have the option of taking a day or two to enjoy sightseeing in the host country. 

 Examples of non eye care related volunteers are teachers, engineers, clergy, nurses, business people, service club members whose desire is to help advance the mission and work as a part of the team.