Explore recent articles and stories covering Dr. Schmitz's work and dedication to providing free, life-changing eye care to underserved communities around the world.
Local media coverage of the successful surgical missions conducted by the Benevolent Missions International team. The mission helped restore vision to patients suffering from preventable or treatable blindness.
Read ArticleDr. Schmitz and a specialized team of 9 professionals spent 10 days in Sigatoka, Fiji to provide free eye care to the community. The team screened over 150 patients and performed 100 free eye surgeries, bringing the gift of sight to the province.
View PostU.S. military ophthalmologists highlight the human impact and connections forged during the medical readiness training exercise in Santiago de Veraguas, Panama.
Read ArticleIn July 2023, a joint U.S. military ophthalmology team from the Air Force, Army, and Navy conducted a medical readiness training exercise in Santiago de Veraguas, Panama. The team rapidly screened 300 patients and performed 291 surgeries.
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