In 2009, IRIS Mundial created the Jean-Pierre Tchang Award. This award is given annually to recognize the most outstanding volunteer. To underline his commitment and generosity, the award was named after Dr. Jean-Pierre Tchang. In 2010, the award was given to Dr. Jean-André De Groot, Ophthalmologist. On behalf of IRIS Mundial and people in need […]
CONTINUE READINGThe 2010 Haiti earthquake was a terrible tragedy. Everyone at IRIS Mundial was strongly shaken by this disaster and we promptly decided to do our part by organizing a fund raiser to help the reconstruction of ophthalmological services in Haiti. The Fond IRIS Mundial pour l’aide en Haïti has raised close to $12,000. IRIS Mundial […]
CONTINUE READINGImage caption: Dr. Thao Nguyen explaining how the SLT Laser works to Haitian ophthalmologists. Thanks to IRIS Mundial, in July 2010, members of the Haitian Society of Ophthalmology and ophthalmology residents have enjoyed theoretical and practical training on the use of the SLT laser. The SLT laser is particularly useful for the treatment of glaucoma, […]
CONTINUE READINGPar Jean-Pierre Tchang, o.d., St-Pamphile Du 23 mai au 5 juin dernier, une équipe de bénévoles IRIS Mundial se rendait dans la région de Huari au Pérou. Cette région, où vivent plus d’un demi-million de personnes, est difficilement accessible et n’est actuellement desservie par aucun service d’ophtalmologie ou d’optique. Le voyage en avion et en […]
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