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From Volunteer to Visionary – Building Sustainable Eye Care for the Underserved in Haiti
Dr. Anshu Chandra, a graduate of SUNY College of Optometry, has dedicated her life to providing eye care to underserved populations. She has worked in 12 countries, delivering eye care to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities, all as a fully unpaid volunteer. In 2015, Dr. Chandra founded an eye clinic with the Bay Eye Charitable Foundation (BECF) in Fond-des-Blancs, Haiti, a rural area with no access to eye care. A unique aspect of her work is her commitment to training local staff, empowering the community, and creating sustainable, long-term systems for care. To date, the clinic has provided over 120,000 free eye exams, restored sight, and prevented blindness for thousands of underserved Haitians, many of whom travel for days to receive care. Dr. Chandra will discuss her journey, the clinic’s profound impact, the ongoing crisis.
- Program: Education & Employment; Health & Wellness
- Age Group: Adults
- Registration is required.
- Registration will close on September 8, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
- There are 30 seats remaining.
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