What We Do
Health in Sight Mission - What We Do
Health In Sight Mission of Roatan is a US based 501c3 non-profit organization that has been delivering eye care to the indigent people of Roatan since 2005. The organization is comprised of physicians, clinical staff, and compassionate volunteers who travel to Roatan to perform eye surgery and deliver eye care for patients who would otherwise not have access. Health In Sight Mission works closely with the local health care community, government, and service organizations to understand the needs of the people and how we can best serve the island.
Impact of Health in Sight Mission 2005 - 2023
7,000+ Patients Screened
700+ Prescription Glasses Donated
500+ Cataract Surgeries Performed
Increasing Our Impact With a New Clinic
Health in Sight Mission has recently expanded its commitment to the helping the people of Roatan with a vision to build a state of the art eye clinic on the island that will support the delivery of modern eye care through advanced technology. We have secured industry partners that are supporting us in achieving this goal. In addition, we are working in conjunction with local Honduran ophthalmologists on the mainland to deliver care. Ultimately, the goal is to create a self-sustaining eye clinic run by Honduran doctors and locals to provide care to the people of Roatan. In the future, we also believe the center can also serve as a training facility for other ophthalmologists across Latin America as the ophthalmologists from Health in Sight are committed to supporting the island and the people we have come to love.
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Past vs Future Impact
While mission trips over the years have been successful, the need for eye care on Roatan is still tremendous. Our efforts have been limited by the lack of clinic space with reliable climate control, electricity, and water. These constraints have been a barrier to bringing local physicians and advanced technology to the island.
The new eye clinic will allow us to utilize advanced technology, much of which has already been donated by industry sponsors. This will allow for telemedicine opportunities and remote diagnosis and management of patients in between mission trips. The new center will allow Health in Sight Mission to partner with local Honduran ophthalmologists on the mainland who can also regularly care for patients. Our team plans to create a training program for ophthalmic technicians and ancillary staff to provide screenings and assist in procedures.
Whereas mission teams were able to care for dozens of patients on weekly visits throughout the year, we anticipate the new eye center will allow us to care for hundreds of patients on a regular basis.