Dr. Belanger's humanitarian eyeglass missions to Nicaragua, Venezuela, Romania, and Bolivia.
Have you ever wondered what happens to used eyeglasses? VOSH (Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity) collects and processes them to deliver to needy third-world countries. We use a special auto-refractor to perform eye exams and match the prescription with frame to the person.
Dr. Belanger has been part of teams including doctors, optician, and others giving free eye exams and glasses to needy people in Third world comutries. Each year a VOSH team helps about 5000 patients with free spectacles. Typically about 800 people wait in line.for the opportunity for our services. The need for services and glasses due to poverty and lack of eye care was staggering! We thank everyone who donated glasses and supported out practice to allow this to be possible.
Eyeglass missions Picture Gallery
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Seeing clearly for the first time A Nicaraguan father watches as his son can see for the first time with Dr. Belanger's -16 Rx. Seeing is for everyone. A local law enforcement officer benifits from this wonderful oportunity Lines are long Although the lines are long, smiles are wide. Special equipment is used This device checks for the correct prescription for each person. Then eye glasses are matched to that individual. Waiting for their turn. Venezualean children wait for an autorefractor reading for eyeglasses. All ages are cared for Even senior citizens with wheelchairs came to be served by VOSH. Service for those who serve A Venesualean National Guard helping with security get an eye exam. Special services Dr. Belanger checks special prescription for an Albino patient. Gifts and clothing VOSH often gives toys and clothing to underprivalidged chilldren. . Seeing clearly for the first time A Nicaraguan father watches as his son can see for the first time with Dr. Belanger's -16 Rx.