Clinic Day 3 cont'd

"Today I dispensed a pair of +16.00 glasses to an ederly man who had never worn glasses before. When he put them on, his eyes lit up, he looked around, trembling, not knowing how to express his happiness. He was shaking, I was shaking...it was beautiful!" Behnaz Parhizkari, LC, San Francisco, CA



Today's Clinic went even smoother than yesterday. We ended up seeing 1503 recipients. We appreciated all the help from our local volunteers: Piribebuy Police, Military, Local Highschool students, and Peace Corps. A lot of translating took place, Italian to Spanish to Guarani and back or English to Spanish to Guarani. The recipients came in all ages.


"I believe in creating miracles....today I came across a perfect pair for a little girl who had really high cylinder in both eyes...the catch? The Right Eye prescription was in the left lens and the Left Eye prescription was in the right lens, I gave the glasses to Luis and asked 'What can you do with these?' Luckily, he was able to swith the lenses successfully, Wow, it was meant to be...the lenses were dead on." Steve Losey, LC, Buffalo, NY

"Hola familia y amigos! My Spanish is already improving after just 2 days of clinic. This adventure has been more rewarding than I ever anticipated. Thanks again for your support and eyewear donations!" Dr. Lauren LaPaglia, Pearle Vision, Leominster, MA

"It really makes you think not to take things for granted at home. It's amazing without words and with a completely different language...the compassion and gratefulness shows through. To my two boys at home, remember this: 'You get what you get and you don't throw a fit'" James Shepard, LC, Denver, CO

"I feel very privileged to be part of this experience and making a small impact in the lives of the people here. Hi to my peeps in the Pearle pod and mom & dad, love ya!" Holly Weber, CSC, Cincinatti, OH

The team has come together nicely. In just a few days we have made some solid bonds. Each day bring a new adventure, experience and memories which will last a lifetime. We anxiously await tomorrow!