A T"eye"me to Help Others...

This summer I had the opportunity to go on a mission trip to Honduras. This is the third year that I have gone and I am grateful each time that I have this opportunity. I was fortunate enough this year to be able to bring my two oldest daughters with me. It’s a medical mission through North Texas Missions. We travel with doctors, nurses, dentists, speech and hearing professionals, and many others. I have been the lone eye doctor on this trip now for three years.

This year we were able to help about 3200 people over the course of 4 days. In the “Oculista” clinic we were able to evaluate about 2200 people and we dispensed about 1650 pairs of glasses to those that needed them. In the United States we are very fortunate to have the medical care that we have. Most Hondurans aren’t as fortunate.  Many of them would receive no medical care without aid from groups like North Texas Missions. It amazes me each year how lives can be changed by a simple pair of glasses. Something that we consider to be so basic and that many of us take for granted is our ability to see. Without glasses, many of the people in third world countries are left virtually blinded and, therefore, handicapped by something that can be easily treated if they are given access to it!

For this reason our practice, Frisco Eye Associates, has teamed up with Optometry Giving Sight. This organization has been helping people in third world countries by not only providing eyeglasses to those in need, but by also sending optometrists and technicians to different countries to teach others how to perform eye exams and fit glasses, so that these people can be self sufficient in providing eye care needs to their fellow countrymen. If you have not purchased eyeglasses through our office before, I would like to strongly urge you to consider it. First of all because I feel that we do provide the best product and service for your eye care needs, but more importantly because we are now donating a pair of glasses for each pair purchased in our office that will go to someone in need through Optometry Giving Sight!

My daughters and I are thankful for the opportunity that has been given to us through North Texas Missions to share our faith and to serve others in need. It truly is better to give than to receive!!

If you would like to make an appointment at Frisco Eye Associates, we would also be happy to serve you! Our number is 972-712-1010. Thank you!