Mission Cataract
Mission Cataract is an annual two-week event where Center For Sight surgeons and staff provide free sight-saving cataract surgeries for people without means to pay for treatment. The Center For Sight surgeons, optometric physicians, nurse anesthetists, medical technicians and administrative staff donate their time and expertise to the cause, performing an average of 100 vision restoring surgeries every year.
There is no way to prevent cataract formation; a condition where the lens of the eye becomes clouded and eventually results in vision loss. Surgical treatment is necessary to replace the clouded lens and restore lost sight. However, for the thousands of adults living below the poverty level in Florida, many have neglected their vision care needs out of financial necessity.
David W. Shoemaker, M.D., Founder and Director of Cataract & Lens Replacement Surgery at Center For Sight felt that no one should succumb to a life of blindness due to a treatable condition. That’s why, over 25 years ago, he established Center For Sight as a Mission Cataract partner. The rest is history: For over two decades, Center For Sight has performed thousands of free cataract surgeries. Surgeries are performed for people living in Southwest Florida, and across the nation. Recently, Center For Sight partnered with the ASCRS Foundation and Operation Sight in order to expand our reach and provide this sight-saving service to even more individuals in need.
We are now accepting applications for the 2024 Mission Cataract Event.
The deadline for applications is Friday, May 24, 2024.
To apply, please download the application and complete the form. You may mail your completed application packet to:
Center For Sight Foundation
Attention: Mission Cataract
1360 East Venice Avenue
Venice, Florida 34285
Or you may fax your completed application packet to (941) 499-7847.
For more information on the application process please call (941) 493-2020.
Our Locations
See Our Google Reviews
News
3 Recipes For an Eye-Healthy Christmas Dinner
Eye Healthy, GlaucomaReviewed by: Dr. Hunter Vittone, O.D. The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and, of course, delicious food! But whether you’re dieting or not, you should practice mindful eating year-round, including the holidays. Food can impact every aspect of your body, from your skin to your brain to your eyes. The eye professionals […]
Read More… from 3 Recipes For an Eye-Healthy Christmas Dinner
LASIK in the Digital Age: How Technology is Revolutionizing Vision Correction
LASIKReviewed by: Dr. Jon R. Berlie. LASIK has emerged as one of the most groundbreaking advancements of our time. Over 28 million LASIK procedures have been performed globally, and the technology behind it continues to evolve, delivering better precision, safety, and outcomes. But what exactly makes LASIK so revolutionary today compared to when it first […]
Read More… from LASIK in the Digital Age: How Technology is Revolutionizing Vision Correction
Why the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) Could Be Right for You
Laser Cataract Surgery, Light Adjustable LensesReviewed by: Dr. Jon Berlie Imagine if cataract surgery not only restored your vision but actually gave you better eyesight than you had before. With the latest advancements in Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) technology, that’s now a reality. As over 24 million Americans over age 40 experience vision loss due to cataracts, a growing number […]
Read More… from Why the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) Could Be Right for You
3 Recipes For an Eye-Healthy Christmas Dinner
Reviewed by: Dr. Hunter Vittone, O.D. The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and, of course, delicious food! But whether you’re dieting or not, you should practice mindful eating year-round, including the holidays. Food can impact every aspect of your body, from your skin to your brain to your eyes. The eye professionals […]
Read More… from 3 Recipes For an Eye-Healthy Christmas Dinner
LASIK in the Digital Age: How Technology is Revolutionizing Vision Correction
Reviewed by: Dr. Jon R. Berlie. LASIK has emerged as one of the most groundbreaking advancements of our time. Over 28 million LASIK procedures have been performed globally, and the technology behind it continues to evolve, delivering better precision, safety, and outcomes. But what exactly makes LASIK so revolutionary today compared to when it first […]
Read More… from LASIK in the Digital Age: How Technology is Revolutionizing Vision Correction
Why the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) Could Be Right for You
Reviewed by: Dr. Jon Berlie Imagine if cataract surgery not only restored your vision but actually gave you better eyesight than you had before. With the latest advancements in Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) technology, that’s now a reality. As over 24 million Americans over age 40 experience vision loss due to cataracts, a growing number […]
Read More… from Why the Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) Could Be Right for You
Check Us Out On Facebook
We are a proud partner of US Eye, a leading group of patient-centric, vertically integrated multi-specialty physician practices providing patients with care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, audiology and cosmetic facial surgery.
-
Naples
- 700 Neapolitan Way
- Naples, FL 34103
-
P: 239-544-3272
-
Brantley Road
- 1537 Brantley Rd
- Fort Myers, FL 33907
-
P: 239-766-7104
-
San Carlos Boulevard
- 15661 San Carlos Blvd Unit #4
- Fort Myers, FL 33908
-
P: 239-766-7136
-
Port Charlotte
- 970 Kings Highway, suite 2
- Port Charlotte, FL 33980
-
P: 941-499-7863
- Follow Us
-
-
