Hawaiian Eye Foundation Expeditions

Since 1984, Hawaiian Eye Foundation’s volunteer ophthalmologists have conducted regular, sight-saving surgery and training expeditions to developing Pacific island countries.

Expeditions usually last up to two weeks, and provide: eye screenings for 300 to 500 patients; major and minor eye surgeries for 50 to 150 patients; training for local eye care practitioners; and eye drops, reading glasses, sunglasses, and other supplies.

We currently sponsor, or support in partnership with other organizations, humanitarian eye care expeditions to Tonga, Fiji, Samoa, and Republic of Kiribati.

Tonga Expeditions

Tonga was our first, and remains one of our most popular and successful expedition destinations. Our volunteers have provided eye care and training in Tonga since 1984.

See Tonga Gallery » Tonga Gallery

Fiji Expeditions

Fiji has been a focus of our recent activities in association with partner organizations, and we have helped to build a clinic there in the village of Taveuni.

See Fiji Gallery » Fiji Gallery

Samoa Expeditions

Samoa (formerly Western Samoa) has been visited in association with partner organizations, and eye surgery has been provided on the islands of Upolu and Savaii to islanders who have no access to eye care.

See Samoa Gallery » Samoa Gallery

Republic of Kiribati Expeditions

Republic of Kiribati has been visited in association with partner organizations, and eye surgery has been provided on Christmas Island to islanders who have no access to eye care.

See Republic of Kiribati Gallery » Kiribati Gallery

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