(Newswire.net — December 23, 2013) Saint George, UT — 285 million people are thought to have an optical impairment worldwide. 39 million are blind, and 246 have extremely limited eye sight. Globally, uncorrected refractive issues are the main cause of visual impairment. 80% of all visual impairment can be avoided or cured. And cataracts have remained the overwhelming cause of blindness in poor and underdeveloped countries. Focus Eye Center is a team of intuitive eye doctors based in St George UT determined to provide not only St.George, but the world, with the best optical care possible. Already well known for their enormous annual charitable contributions, Focus Eye Care plans on visiting Caborca, Mexico in April to use their expertise to help alleviate one of the worlds greatest threats to helping communities develop to sustainability and well being.
They have traveled the globe bringing both their own staff, equipment and supplies and made it possible for underprivileged communities finally get the help that they need to restore quality and clarity to their life. Through a huge amount of donated eyeglasses and various other charitable contributions, come april focus will be bringing their knowledge and specialized CRT equipment to examine and distribute proper eye treatment to as many as they can. Dr. Trevor G. Hammons, OD elaborates on Focus Eye Center’s mission:
“I hope to take advantage of the technology available to us thanks to our geographic location and give those without the proper eye care a chance to see better again. Its a rare opportunity that we have, to be able to help others with something so specific as optometry. I believe that if you have a knowledge base that’s unique, it is your duty to share it with those who do not have the same access, and that’s what we try to do”
To learn more about how Focus Eye Center makes these annual trips possible, and to find out how you can help the world see better, head on over to www.focuseyecenter.com and visit the contact page. If you would like to learn more about the strategies Dr.Hammons uses to make eye care more cost effective and efficient to help those he treats get a more effective and economical optical solution, please click here.