History

Restoring Sight Worldwide Since 1974

Harry S. Brown, M.D., F.A.C.S. Founder of SEE Internatinal

Harry Brown, M.D., F.A.C.S. founded Surgical Eye Expeditions (SEE) International, Inc. in 1974.  The inspiration for SEE was found in response to the overwhelming number of people worldwide living with surgically curable blindness, the majority of which is caused by cataracts. 

During his fellowship in the early 1970’s Dr. Brown worked with eye surgeons in Africa and Asia.  Excited by the experience of healing people who traveled great distances for sight restoring surgery, he first realized the need for a permanent vehicle to link volunteer professionals with disadvantaged blind persons throughout the developing world. Dr. Brown’s vision was realized in the founding of Surgical Eye Expeditions International, Inc.  On August 24, 1974 with the help of Mr. William Crockett, Surgical Eye Expeditions International, Inc. was officially formed.  Mr. Crockett was instrumental in the early years of SEE, serving as administrator for the first six years. To date SEE has provided the gift of sight to over 360,000 individuals worldwide.