London Eye Centre is pleased to inform patients that a portion of all laser vision correction surgical fees are donated to ophthalmic related charities through its' affiliated charity arm, the Johnson Eye Foundation.
Legacy
The Johnson Eye Foundation was established by Dr. Donald Johnson, founder of London Eye Centre in New Westminster, B.C,. Canada. Dr. Johnson dedicated his professional life to advances in ophthalmic surgery in particular the development of laser vision correction. Dr. Johnson is conidered to e the first surgeon in North America to dedicate his entire practice solely to refractive surgery. Dr. Johnson is recognized by eye care professionals around the world as a pioneer and one of the true grandfathers of laser vision correction. In his 30+ years as an investigator and innovator, Dr. Johnson was at the forefront of many advances in ophthalmology, particularly in laser vision correction, including development of the renowned 'no touch' procedure. Dr. Johnson was a popular lecturer throughout the world and hosted his own annual international refractive surgery conference in Whistler, BC (Pacific Coast Refractive Symposium).. He trained many American laser eye surgeons through the VISX Horizons program and worked closely with the manufacturers in developing improvements in technology. Having passed away in an automobile accident 2002, Dr.Johnson was truely a pioneer and legend in his field.
Focus
The Johnson Eye Foundation has been maintained in Dr. Johnson's honor and carries on his passion for research and education in ophthalmology and providing advanced technological procedures to those in less fortunate areas of the world that are not privileged with access to advanced North American procedures. This non-profit foundation supports research studies, training and several special vision restoration projects around the world.
Initiatives
The Johnson Eye Foundations most recent projects have included:
1. Seva Canada
2008 and 2009
Pediatric Surgery Outreach Program in Mwanza, Tanzania - The Johnson Eye Foundation funded Seva who along with its partner in Africa, the Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmolog (KCCO) located and performed cataract surgeery. In certain regions of East Africa, many children are born with or develop blindess due to cataract.
For more information on this project and on Seva Canada, click here
Recent Correspondence
August 6th, 2009
Dear Johnson Eye Foundation;
On behalf of Seva Canada and the Kilimanjaro Cantre for Community Ophthalomogy, please accept our deep appreciation for your ongoing support. We will send you a full report once the 2009 Mwanza camp has been conducted,
Yours very truly,
Penny, SEVA Canada
2. Medical Aid For Vietnam - EMAS Canada
2008
EMAS is a registered charitable non-governmental organization(NGO) based in Canada and Hong Kong that partners with organizations overseas in healthcare initiiatives. Johnson Eye Foundation supported a mission to Vietnam to perform cataract surgeries, provide implants and fund medical and post-care expenses.
Recent Correspondence
August 27, 2008
Dear Johnson Eye Foundation:
Thanks first for the generous donation from the foundation for cataract surgeries in Vietnam. The money will go to very poor people blind from cataracts, all the monies will be paid out by the nuns in Hue or Danang, so we know they'll only let the money be used for the very poor.
Sincerely,
EMAS Canada