We are preparing for our Cataract Surgical and Medical Mission to Riobamba, Ecuador May 14-21, 2027

Would you like to join our team?

Volunteers needed:

Medicine team: they will travel to communities for 4 to 5 days

• 3-4 MDS of various specialties
• 1-2RNs
• 1 pharmacist
• 1 medical resident & 1 medical student
• 1 administrative assistant
• 1-2 translators

Surgical Eye Team: patients will be evaluated for eye surgery, there will be be 4 1/2 days of cataract surgeries performed by our SoH team

• 2-3 ophthalmic surgeons
• 4 – 5 RNs/CSTs/NA for two OR’s (ophthalmic experience required)
• 1 ophthalmology resident
• 1 anesthesiologists or critical care physician
• 1 preop/postop RN
• 1 sterilization tech
• 1 medical student
• 1 administrative assistant
• 1-2 translators

If you are interested in joining the Sights on Health team, please email Dr. Debra Messina here for an application no later than 11/15/2026. 

Space is limited, please apply early if you are interested in joining the team…

Thank you!

Longtime friends of Sights on Health, Drs. Darren and Anne Triller have generously donated 110 jars of homemade honey, jams, and pickles from their garden to support our holiday fundraiser. Dr. Darren Triller and his two daughters, Claire and Maggie, both also healthcare professionals have joined multiple medical missions to Peru since 2013.  This coming May 2027,  our volunteer medical team will provide much-needed medical care & eye surgery to underserved communities in Riobamba, Ecuador.

If you would like to help purchase essential medications for Sights on Health’s 2027 medical mission to Ecuador with a suggested donation of $25, you’ll receive a jar of homemade goodness as a thank-you for your generosity. Additional contributions are always appreciated and help us make an even greater impact! Email sightsonhealth[at]gmail.com for details on how to obtain your gift.

Since 2012, Sights on Health has provided free cataract surgeries, eye care, and medical services to those in need throughout South America. Each year, a dedicated team of volunteer physicians and healthcare professionals from across the United States travels to Peru or Ecuador to provide these life-changing services. To date, more than 900 sight restoring cataract surgeries have been performed, more than 16,000 adults and children with limited access to basic healthcare have received medical & eye care.

Follow us on Instagram @sightsonhealth for updates on our upcoming mission, and to learn more about our organization and the work we do.