July 29, 2009 (Westbury, NY) - Nadimire Jules, a second year medical student at Drexel University College of Medicine, recently returned from a very special journey to Ghana, where she spent one month helping local ophthalmologists provide eye care to those living in rural villages. Nadimire traveled to Ghana through Unite for Sight, a nonprofit organization providing eye care worldwide and offering high impact hands-on public health opportunities for volunteers.
As part of her preparation, Nadimire shadowed several ophthalmologists at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island (OCLI), Long Island’s leading multi-specialty ophthalmology practice where she spent several days in their facilities to gain the additional knowledge and skills she will need while in Ghana. During her training at OCLI Nadimire saw patients with cataracts, glaucoma and other eye conditions, and observed Dr. Peter Wong and Dr. David Sachs perform several different eye surgeries at the Island Eye Surgicenter.
Dr. Wong explained, “During our time together Nadimire observed several surgical cases including Ptosis repair, Ectropion repair, and tear drainage procedures. I’m proud to have assisted Nadimire with her request, and to have provided her with the knowledge and skills she needed to help the people of Ghana who cannot avail themselves of medical eye care.”
Dr. Wong, a partner in OCLI, specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive eye and facial surgery. Dr. Wong received his Medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, where he later completed his Residency in Ophthalmology. Dr. Wong completed his Fellowship in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eye & Facial Plastic Surgery at the Arizona Center for Eye Plastic Surgery. He is a member in many professional organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association and the New York State Ophthalmology Society.
Ms. Jules remarked, “I am so grateful for the positive response that I have received from Dr. Wong and the other doctors at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island. I truly appreciate the opportunity to have worked with these distinguished ophthalmologists and technicians. The skills they taught me were invaluable when I was working with the ophthalmic staff in Tamale, Ghana”.
Ms. Jules continues to fundraise on behalf of Unite for Sight, to help cover the cost of the free eye care services that they provide to patients. To make a donation, please click here.