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Ophthalmologists spearhead earthquake relief efforts in Nepal

  Ophthalmologists and other medical specialists are combining forces to help provide eye care and relief services in Nepal in the wake of major earthquakes that occurred there on April 25 and May 12. At least two funds have been set up to assist in relief efforts. The American Academy of Ophthalmology set up the […]

Dr. Derek Kunimoto Demos New EVA Vitrectomy Machine

Retinal Consultants of Arizona’s Dr. Derek Kunimoto Demonstrates the latest in vitrectomy surgical technology – EVA. Meet EVA, an innovative cataract and vitrectomy system that affords surgeons increased control and Flexibility. Eva is a combined Vitrectomy – Phaco machine that is a significant technological advancement that will encourage you to see further and find new […]

ABC15 – Dr. Dugel Returns from Nepal

PHOENIX – Phoenix Doctor Pravin Dugel was doing eye surgery in Nepal when a second major earthquake hit. “That didn’t do as much damage physically, but did a lot more damage mentally,” says Dugel. Today the doctor is seeing patients in his Phoenix office, but it’s hard to forget the images, even the smell. “There […]

Dr. Pravin Dugel in Nepal – Wrangler News

Quake doesn’t lessen noted surgeon’s passion to help Nepalese. In a photograph provided by Dr. Pravin Dugal, patients treated by members of his traveling group of physicians demonstrate the dramatic outcome of the cataract surgery they have received.