Are you an Ophthalmic Surgeon?
Learn Sutureless Large Incision Cataract Surgery (SLICS)!

Are you interested in learning surgical techniques from some of the world's best surgeons and teachers? Several opportunities exist for learning these skills at different locations.  We can work with you to find an opportunity that fits with your needs. We are also working with SEE International to get accreditation for doctors who need training credits in order to keep their status current in the jurisdiction in which they practice.  For more information, please contact  davidbrown@visionoutreach.org or ffsw@sbcglobal.net.

Honduras
Dr. Diego Meija and his wife Patricia have opened their own clinic in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.  Dr. Diego will operate his clinic to give the gift of sight to all of those in need in and around his community.  Dr. Diego, in partnership with Vision Outreach, also conducts SLICS training programs for the eye-care professional that is interested in a short term training experience.  Click here for an invitation to a four day experience and instruction in Sutureless Large Incision Catact Surgery --- and enjoy a beautiful part of the world at the same time. 

Swaziland
Dr. Jonothan Pons is VOI’s strategic partner in Swaziland, Africa.  Dr. Pons is an ophthalmologist that works with Good Shepherd Hospital in Swaziland and has world class teaching & mentoring skills.  Click here for a note sent by Dr. Tony Courtney from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, one of Dr. Pons’ recent SLICS “students”.

Paraguay
Dr. Udo Duerksen (Especialista en Cornea y Cirugia Refractiva) of Encarnacion, Paraguay, another VOI strategic partner, is a very accomplished ophthalmic surgeon and a world class teacher. Dr. Duerksen hosts “student” Doctors from all over the world to teach them the best techniques for surgery of the eye at his facility.  Please see his course outline and choose the course of study that best suits your training needs.

Dr. George Hatch recently studied with Dr. Duerksen in Puerto Carmelo Peralta, Paraguay.  Click here to read about his experience.