Our Programs
SEE International serves those in need across the globe with four core programs
Vision Clinics in Developing Countries
At the invitation of our partners, SEE teams work with doctors and health officials to provide care to thousands of people blinded by treatable eye conditions.
Visiting teams volunteer their time and expertise and transport donated supplies to assist host ophthalmologists in developing countries and relieve the burden of blindness.
SEE Vision Care
In Santa Barbara, SEE carries out its mission through SEE Vision Care, which provides free comprehensive vision care services in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties in partnership with local ophthalmologists and optometrists.
By providing comprehensive eyecare to our patients free of charge, our local program bridges the gap of healthcare equity in our community. This program ensures underserved individuals don’t have to pick and choose what services they receive.
Our services include preliminary screenings, comprehensive eye exams, and any necessary follow-up care, such as vouchers for free, prescription eyeglasses.
Global Education & MSICS Training
SEE coordinates and oversees educational exchanges to increase access to high-quality eyecare and to foster the sustainable growth of eyecare systems around the world. Our educational courses primarily focus on Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS).
MSICS is a time- and cost-efficient surgical procedure that can restore sight to patients with advanced cataracts in rural and remote locations. In a typical year, we train an average of over 100 ophthalmologists and residents in MSICS.
Other global education initiatives include supporting ophthalmic residency tuition fees through sponsorship, supporting the training of cataract and retina residents and fellows as well as nurses and other eyecare professionals to increase team efficiency, equipment and infrastructure support, and support with surgical supplies.
Direct Supply Support
One of our most expansive international efforts is our Direct-Supply Support (DSS) to our partners in India, Nepal, Namibia, El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala. This program provides necessary medical supplies such as intraocular lenses (IOL) to our trusted, global partners to support vision care services independent of our clinical trips. This ensures that our partners can provide sustainable, high-quality vision care year-round.
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PO Box 981263
W. Sacramento, CA 95798-1263
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6500 Hollister, Suite 120
Goleta, CA 93117
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