Free Eye Camp is returning to New York to provide essential eye examinations and free cataract surgeries for uninsured and economically disadvantaged Korean-Americans and local residents.
Vision Care USA announced that it will host its 10th local eye camp on Saturday, the 14th, at St. Mary’s Eye and Surgery Center in Flushing, Queens. The organization stated that free medical checkups will be provided to applicants who pre-registered through the KCS Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York. Final candidates for free cataract surgery will be selected based on their financial need and medical urgency following the initial examinations.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the event features three medical specialists, including Dr. Daniel Kim of St. Mary’s Eye and Surgery Center, who are participating through talent donations. The initiative is sponsored by Bank of Hope, the Overseas Koreans Cooperation Foundation, and KCS, with volunteer support from the Korean-American Medical Student Association (KAMSA).
Established in South Korea in 2002, Vision Care is an international eye care NGO dedicated to preventing blindness, operating humanitarian missions in around 40 countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. This free vision screening is available for adults aged 18 and older. To receive an examination, individuals must pre-register by calling KCS at 718-939-6137, and inquiries can also be made via email at .
The event will take place on the 14th from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM at St. Mary’s Eye and Surgery Center, located at 136-33 37th Ave, #4C, Flushing, NY 11354.
