As a supporter of Izote you know that beginning in 2011 we created, and then incrementally enhanced, the eye surgery unit at San Pedro Hospital in Usulutan, El Salvador.
Since its inception, over 1,200 sight-restoring surgeries have been performed, thanks to the dedication of the Salvadoran ophthalmologists we partner with and their team of ophthalmic nurses.
Our last email fundraising initiative enabled us to provide a YAG Laser so that the patients at San Pedro Hospital are now receiving the quality post-operative cataract surgery care that is routine in the USA.
This would not have been possible without your generosity.
However, our unit still lacks a retinal laser which is the standard instrument used in the fight against glaucoma and diabetic eye disease..
Our current objective is to raise $7,000 for a retinal laser.
As glaucoma and diabetes are endemic in the region, the retinal laser would transform the level of ophthalmic care available for people of limited means in Usulután and the surrounding rural areas.
It is gratifying to see the positive impact Izote has made at this public hospital. We know firsthand from the patients how much Izote's efforts have changed their lives. With your help we will continue improving the ability to give the gift of sight to many more patients at San Pedro Hospital.
To make a donation towards the purchase of this much-needed retinal laser, please click here.
Your ongoing interest and support are greatly appreciated!
Warm Regards,
IZOTE BOARD