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Dr. Van Lansingh, HelpMeSee Chief Medical Officer, Speaks at United Nations “Vision for Everyone” Conference

Jul 10, 2020

On June 10, 2020, Dr. Van Lansingh, HelpMeSee Chief Medical Officer, participated in a United Nations (UN) High-Level Political Forum virtual panel entitled "Vision for Everyone as a Catalyst for the Decade of Action." The meeting was convened by the Friends of Vision...

HelpMeSee and Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Launch Pilot for Innovative Simulation Training Program to Reduce Cataract Blindness in China

May 5, 2019

Today, HelpMeSee and Eye Hospital Wenzhou Medical University (EH-WMU) in China inaugurated the Sclerocorneal Tunnel Construction Course (STCC) to their first class of ophthalmology residents. STCC incorporates surgical skills instruction and practice utilizing two...

HelpMeSee Receives Donation from NEX Group plc on First NEX Giving Day in Hong Kong region

Jun 7, 2018

In China, many blind live in rural areas, but most of the eye doctors live in urban areas, which means most of the cataract patients cannot access treatment timely. According to statistics, there are approximately 17 million people in China suffering from moderate to...

Dr. M.S. Ravindra Receives Inaugural Excellence in MSICS Award from ISMSICS

Dec 3, 2017

The International Society of Small Incision Cataract Surgeons (ISMSICS) has named Dr. M.S. Ravindra as the first recipient of the Dr. Jatin Shah Award for Excellence in Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS). The award was presented in a ceremony to Dr....

Appasamy Named as Recipient of Excellence in Ophthalmic Manufacturing Award at Comprehensive Cataract Conference

Dec 2, 2017

During a ceremony at the Comprehensive Cataract Conference (CCC), the International Society of Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgeons (ISMSICS) presented Appasamy Associates with the Excellence in Ophthalmic Manufacturing Award. The award was given in recognition for...

HelpMeSee and ISMSICS Sign Multi-Year Agreement to Promote Cataract Surgery

Dec 1, 2017

HelpMeSee has signed a 5-year agreement with The International Society of Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgeons (ISMSICS) to become a global sponsor of the Comprehensive Cataract Conferences (CCC) to promote safe cataract surgeries for eliminating the backlog of...