UPDATE
His volunteer work has included
charitable eye surgery trips with
ASCRS Foundation partner Vision
Care. Dr. Yi hopes to inspire other
U.S. physicians to give their time
and talents to fight preventable
cataract blindness.
by Natalie Zundel ASCRS Foundation Development Director
began a joyous dance—a dance to
celebrate her ability to see again.
Bringing sight, and joy, to those
suffering from preventable blindness
is what drives Dr. Yi to do volunteer
surgery. Dr. Yi has been volunteering
his time to do humanitarian eyecare
outside the U.S. for the last 5 years.
T
he highlight of David Yi,
MD's trip to Haiti was when
the bandages were removed
from a patient's face the
day after surgery. With the
first blink, the woman's face lit up
with a smile, and with the second
blink she jumped to her feet and
ASCRS member talks about
how new volunteers can
prepare to do international
charitable work
Spotlight on a sight giver:
David Yi, MD
Insightful news from the ASCRS Foundation
Dr. Yi on one of his eye missions overseas
Source: David Yi, MD
