Minnesota Eye Consultants
January 19, 2012, Bloomington, MN -- On Saturday, February 4 and Saturday, March 10, the surgeons, physicians, anesthesiologists and clinic professionals of Minnesota Eye Consultants, will donate their time and skills to perform eye surgery, at no cost, to patients from the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota and Wisconsin. For the tenth year running, Operation Eyesight addresses the urgent need of patients facing dire financial burdens, unemployment, bankruptcy or lack of insurance or disability benefits. Their stories are compelling and all too relatable in the present economy. Without insurance, Medicaid or other support, surgery is just not an option for these people.
This year, family, friends and doctors referred over 50 applicants to the program, more than any year in the past. A vetting process takes place during which 10-20 of these patients are chosen to receive surgeries including cataract, glaucoma, and corneal transplants. Many patients will have two surgeries, after which they’ll be cared for post-op, at no cost, for a period of six-months. In addition, all supplies, equipment and medications are donated to the program.
Dr. Elizabeth Davis, a board-certified ophthalmologist and managing partner of Minnesota Eye Consultants, helped launch Operation Eyesight as a means to give back to the community. Since its inception, the program has become an invaluable service for patients who would not otherwise receive this specialized care. Dr. Davis’ goal is to inspire other practices, medical providers and volunteers to help serve the growing needs of these patients.
We invite you to join us to view the surgeries and interview the participating doctors and patients on February 4 and/or March 10 at Minnesota Eye Consultants’ Bloomington office, located at 99801 Dupont Avenue South. We can also set up interviews in advance of the surgery dates with Dr. Davis or one of the participating doctors and/or patients from this year and past years. In addition to staff from the Bloomington location, volunteers will come from Minnesota Eye Consultants’ other locations including Blaine, Gaylord, Maplewood, Minneapolis, Mora, New Prague, North Branch, Plymouth and Prior Lake.
For further information and to set up interviews please contact:
Mona Finston
8211; 212-724-6117
or via email at [email protected].