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Dr.
Ron Braswell performs cataract surgery while Tracy
Brewer assists. The procedure involves making a
small incision in the eye, removing the cataract,
and inserting an implant, or artificial lens. People
who came to the clinic barely able to see, had their
sight restored. |
Tracy
Brewer checks cornea of patient while Phil Cain
assists |
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Dr.
Braswell checks post-operative patients. To reduce
the risk of infection, patients are given antibotics
and their eye is bandaged for three days after surgery.
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Teresa
Bolls and Tracy Brewer visit with women who came
for eye exam. |
Volunteer
Pandy Pass sorts eye glasses. The volunteer team
brought with them over 300 pairs of used glasses,
donated by churches in Mississippi and Idaho. |
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This
man is see much better
after receiving a pair of glasses |
Teresa
Bolls gives eye examination to Zerma Man. The machine
Teresa is holding measures the eye and gives the
information in an LED readout. Teresa can then match
them with a pair of glasses best suited to their
needs. |
Teresa
uses eye chart with pictures instead of letters
to test vision. |
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| Dr.
Braswell checks eyes for infections in the Village
of Tiloa. Many eye diseases are easily treatable
in the early stages. During this visit they provided
antibiotic ointment for eye infections and gave
a short talk on basic eye care. |
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