Mission Cataract Lebanon Valley

Mission Cataract Lebanon Valley was a past community health outreach program started in 1995 and held annually. Its purpose was to provide free surgery to people in South Central Pennsylvania who were uninsured or under-insured and could not afford the surgery otherwise.

Local ophthalmologists provided initial screenings, and other physicians provided all other pre-surgical screenings at no charge. All physicians, technicians, nurses and support personnel donated their time and services for this project. There was no charge to patients who were eligible. Local Lions Clubs had also pledged support and provided transportation or other assistance as needed.

Eligibility is determined by World Blindness Outreach. Surgical treatment is performed at the Physicians Surgical Center in Lebanon. All information remains strictly confidential. Future projects will be scheduled as the need is identified. For more information or to register, please call:
World Blindness Outreach
717-273-0662

Life Enhancement Award

In 1999, the WBO Life Enhancement Award was created to assist visually impaired people living in Southcentral Pennsylvania with equipment or aid to enhance and improve the quality of their lives.
Over the past seven years, WBO has purchased computers, software, closed circuit TV monitors, musical instruments, educational toys and assisted with basic transportation needs. Each of these items or services have allowed us to help these individuals gain a little more independence in their lives and assistance in their daily living. For example, the recipients for 2007 were Jeana Angelina, Arthur Butterfield, Daniella Dochterman, June Mentzer and Livua Spohn. The list of items that were purchased by WBO include a computer with assistive technology, a large button phone, a Pocket PC and a clarinet. These items, while they may seem insignificant to many of us, have already made a difference in the lives of our recipients and they appreciate your support.