Eye Team Photo Album
August
16-31, 2001
Kosrae and Chuuk, F.S.M.
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Here are some of the faces of health professionals those who volunteer to help the island people and of the patients who benefit from their compassionate care. | |
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There is little so precious as the smile of one who has just received their sight back! |
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Dr.
Itor Harris is the past director of Health Services
for Pohnpei. |
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One of the youngest patients was Palikosro Albert, 18 mos. old. He had cellulitis in his left eye, a dangerous condition resulting from severe impetigo. Left untreated, the infection in the eye can travel to the brain. |
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Left: A year ago, Batsiba Laner, 16, of Kosrae, came to the eye clinic with a large tumor which the team successfully removed. Above: One year later, Batsiba is doing just great!
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Luke Lulala has a traumatic cataract in her right eye. Her needs were too extensive and fraught with potential complications for the team to perform surgery during the short the time that they were there. If Luke does not have surgery soon, her brain will lose the ability to see. Canvasback is trying to arrange for Luke to come to the states to receive the care she needs.
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