You need to read this insightful interview with Dr. Bradley Farris, Director of the Global Eye Care Fellowship Program at the Dean McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma City. He will both encourage and challenge you.
by Jason Smart, MD, PGY-3
Dr Alfred Sommer of John Hopkins and Dr. Bruce Spivey, president of the International Council of Ophthalmology has published this article in 2011 which is publically available from the AJO.
This is a must read for anyone volunteering in Developing Countries. It is a compilation of many authors regarding important topics for international volunteerism. This includes topics such as:
Dr. David Friedman has shared this article on how to approach identifying and treating underserved populations for diabetic retinopathy.