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HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATION NEWSLETTER SPRING 2015 RECAPTURING THE IMAGE HEA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to preserving and restoring vision to working poor adults and children on the verge of losing their eyesight by providing complete medical and surgical eye care services at no cost. Physicians and medical professionals donate their office time and surgical services while the HEA Foundation pays for the surgical center fees, vision-saving medications, ocular prosthetics, cornea tissue and any other ancillary service required for restored vision. His livelihood is based largely on the art of capturing images through a lens – a video camera lens. While he controls the footage he shoots to produce marketing videos for his clients, what he could not control were his own two natural ocular lenses that allow him to see! Gary Heath, a video production professional, fell victim to a rare condition in which the natural lenses in both of his eyes gradually became displaced – ultimately causing him to see nothing more than blurred images out of both eyes. Eye specialists call this a lens subluxation, where the miniature fibers or zonules that hold each lens in place simply give out, allowing the lens to “fall” out of position and simply “float” freely in the eye. When Gary first started noticing a deterioration in sight he visited a local optometrist in hopes of finding corrective lenses or some other solution. e optom- etrist, fearful of what she saw during her exam, quickly referred Mr. Heath to a specialist – Dr. Richard Ou, an ophthalmologist with Houston Eye Associates. Dr. Ou confirmed the findings and explained: “e lenses in both of Gary’s eyes had completely dislocated. His vision was equivalent to pictures taken by a camera missing the front focusing lens. To correct this, we must replace his lenses and secure the new lens by placing it in front of his pupil, instead of the traditional place- ment of a lens behind the pupil, due to the loss of the zonules.” is proce- dure was successfully accomplished in both of Gary’s eyes. (More information about this condition on the back cover – Medical Corner.) As a self-employed, uninsured professional, one of Gary’s primary services is that of developing, shooting, and producing market- ing videos for a number of Houston’s small businesses. Dr. Ou informed him of the HEA Foundation and its commitment to helping working people that fall into the “insurance gap,” those that do not qualify for government assistance, and do not have the resources to pay for a private health plan. “I could no longer accept any video production projects due to my vision loss without some sort of corrective measures so I’m most grateful to Dr. Richard Ou and the HEA Foundation for providing me with the necessary eye surgery I needed to give me new lenses. Now I am able to continue supporting myself and family through my video and related production ser- vices,” states Gary. “My lenses are permanently in place and my fluctuating vision loss has been eliminated. Many thanks to the physicians and staff who donated time and resources to make this happen for me.” Gary Heath capturing video for a client. Gary Heath and Dr. Ou before surgery.
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Ectopia Lentis is the dislocation or displace-ment of the natural crystalline lens. The lens is considered subluxed when it is partially displaced but remains within the lens space.
Ectopia lentis may occur after trauma or may be associated with ocular or systemic disease. As ectopia lentis may be the first sign of a more serious systemic disease, it is important to determine the etiology for appropriate patient manage-ment. Additionally, ectopic lentis can cause major complica-tions within the eye, including significant refractive shifts, pupillary block glaucoma, retinal damage, and blindness.
The most significant symptom of ectopia lentis is reduced visual acuity. Common visual disturbances include poor near vision due to loss of accommodation, poor distant vision due to astigmatism or myopia, and monocular diplopia. The degree of visual acuity reduction will vary with the degree of dislocation, the type of dislocation, and any other concurrent ocular defects. Minimal subluxation may lead to little or no loss of visual acuity, while disruption of the zonules, leading to increased curvature of the lens, may result in lenticular myopia and astigmatism.
Surgical management of ectopia lentis remains a challenge, as inherent defects in the lens capsule makes implantation of an intraocular lens difficult. As a result, many patients are managed with lensectomy/vitrectomy with optical rehabilitation with a contact lens. Indications for lensectomy include, but are not limited to:
•Lens-inducedglaucoma•Lensintheanteriorchamber,especiallyifthelens
is touching the corneal endothelium•Lensopacitythatismatureorhypermature•Evidenceoflens-induceduveitis• Inadequatevisualacuitynotcorrectablebyrefraction• Imminentcompleteluxationofthelens•Retinaldetachment
Multiplesurgicaltechniquesexistforsurgicalcorrectionofectopia lentis, each with its own limitations and associated complications.Techniquesinclude:
•Lensectomy/vitrectomywithacontactlensorspectacles•Artisaniriscliplens•Scleral-suturedposteriorintraocularlens• Implantationofin-the-bagintraocularlenswitha capsular tension ring
To learn more about this condition, please consult directly with your ophthalmologist. Photos courtesy of emedicine.medscape.comFor more information visit:http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1211159-overview
MEDICALCORNER
Ectopia lentis — Dislocated traumatic lens (cataract).
Ectopia lentis. Dislocated lens into the vitreous secondary to trauma.
EYE BALL 2016 — SAVE THE DATE!Our 2015 Eye Ball was a huge success! $266,000 was raised for the Houston Eye Associates Foundation and Prevent Blindness Texas, two non-profit organizations committed to preserving and restoring sight.
Many thanks to all of the volunteers for their hard work and dedication in putting together this annual event. Thank you also to the 2015 Event Underwriters:
Janet & Trent Balke • Byrd Interior ConstructionLynn & David Rizzo • Sabonghy Foundation/Morgan Stanley
Nancy & Kenneth Spitler • Sysco Corporation
Be sure to mark your calendars for next year’s annual Eye Ball: January 29, 2016. To learn more, contact Jessica Tegethoff at 713-558-8740.
WAYS TO HELP US HELP OTHERS
YOUR DONATION WILL HELP SUPPORT: $100 Vision-saving medication
$240 Pair of medically necessary specialty lenses
$400 Prosthetic eye
$765 Cataract removal surgery
$1,000 Glaucoma surgery
$1,200 Corneal or strabismus surgery
$1,500 Retinal detachment surgery
$2,500 Corneal transplant tissue
Physician and Medical Professionals’ time and services are donated. Surgery, facilities, medications, tissue and lens costs may vary based on patients’ needs.
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HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATIONNEWSLETTER
SPRING 2015
R E C A P T U R I N G T H E I M A G E
HEA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to preserving and restoring vision to working poor adults and children on the verge of losing their eyesight by providing complete medical and surgical eye care services at no cost. Physicians and medical professionals donate their office time and surgical services while the HEA Foundation pays for the surgical center fees, vision-saving medications, ocular prosthetics, cornea tissue and any other ancillary service required for restored vision.
His livelihood is based largely on the art of capturing images through a lens – a video camera lens. While he controls the footage he shoots to produce marketing videos for his clients, what he could not control were his own two natural ocular lenses that allow himto see! Gary Heath, a video production professional,
fell victim to a rare condition in which the natural lenses in both of his eyes gradually became displaced – ultimately causing him to see nothing more than blurred images out of both eyes. Eye specialists call this a lens subluxation, where the miniature fibers or zonules thathold each lens in
place simply give out, allowing the lens to “fall” out of position and simply “float” freely in the eye.
When Gary first started noticing a deterioration in sight he visited a local optometrist in hopes of finding corrective lenses or some other solution. The optom-etrist,fearfulofwhatshesawduringherexam,quicklyreferredMr.Heathtoaspecialist–Dr.RichardOu,an ophthalmologist with Houston Eye Associates. Dr. Ou confirmed the findings and explained: “The lenses in both of Gary’s eyes had completely dislocated. His visionwasequivalenttopicturestakenbyacameramissing the front focusing lens. To correct this, we must replace his lenses and secure the new lens by placing
it in front of his pupil, instead of the traditional place-ment of a lens behind the pupil, due to the loss of the zonules.” This proce-dure was successfully accomplished in both of Gary’s eyes. (More information about this condition on the back cover – Medical Corner.)As a self-employed,
uninsured professional, one of Gary’s primary services is that of developing, shooting, and producing market-ing videos for a number of Houston’s small businesses. Dr. Ou informed him of the HEA Foundation and its commitment to helping working people that fall into the“insurancegap,”thosethatdonotqualifyfor government assistance, and do not have the resources to pay for a private health plan.
“I could no longer accept any video production projects due to my vision loss without some sort of corrective measuressoI’mmostgratefultoDr.RichardOuandthe HEA Foundation for providing me with the necessary eye surgery I needed to give me new lenses.NowIamabletocontinuesupportingmyselfand family through my video and related production ser-vices,” states Gary. “My lenses are permanently in place and my fluctuating vision loss has been eliminated. Many thanks to the physicians and staff who donated time and resources to make this happen for me.”
Gary Heath capturing video for a client.
Gary Heath and Dr. Ou before surgery.
“It had been about two years since I could see clearly. I thought I was seeing colors but after my eyes were fixed I realized that I wasn’t seeing colors at all. The colors were so vivid I was amazed. I will never take anything so important as my eyes for granted any more. I will never be able to thank you enough.” —Dianna G.
Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARThe31stAnnual“Lookin’Good” ShamrockStrutFunRunwilltake placeSaturday,March19,2016. Early registration will begin December 2015 and more details will be sent closer to that date.
Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
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Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
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Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
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Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
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Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
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Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
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Thankyoutoeveryonewhosupportedthe30thAnniversaryofourannual“Lookin’Good”ShamrockStrutFunRun.Wehadagreatturnoutattherun/walkandraisedmorethan$45,000which will help support Houston Eye Associates Foundation’s daily operations of providing medical and surgical eye care services for people on the verge of losing their vision but face financial hardship.
A HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR HELPING MAKE OUR EVENT SUCH A SUCCESS:
MANY THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS IN-KIND SUPPORTERS:
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Kenneth SpitlerJustus Thomas, MDMark C. Vital, MDS. Conrad Weil, Jr.Lanier WhildenSusan E. Wittenberg, MD
HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Marc N. Longo, MDRichard J. Ou, MD, FACSRebecca ParsonsWilliam H. Quayle, MD, MSLynn C. Rizzo, CPASteven Spears
Janet Balke, PhDGenie ByrdRosanette S. CullenJerry DeutserSamih Elchahal, MDDeanna Pena Garcia, ODCarlos Gonzales, MD
We appreciate the support of Houston Eye Associates physicians and optometrists for donating their time and services to fulfill the organization’s mission of providing complete medical and surgical eye care services at no cost for adults and children on the verge of losing their eyesight.OphthalmologistsLarry P. Alexander, M.D.Belu Allam, M.D.Jeffrey B. Arnoult, M.D.William S. Banks III, M.D.Michael A. Bloome, M.D.Victor Y. Chang, M.D.Carolyn Chen, M.D.Prajay Dhir, M.D.M. Dolores Diaz, M.D.Steven H. Dunn, M.D.Samih Elchahal, M.D.Susan K. Fish, M.D.Allan H. Fradkin, M.D.Carlos A. Gonzales, M.D.John D. Goosey, M.D.Sol Hamburg, M.D.Lindsey D. Harris, M.D.Kenneth J. Hyde, M.D.Daniel E. Jenkins III, M.D.Mark S. Jenkins, M.D. Kevin Y. Jong, M.D.Sherif K. Khalil, M.D.Richard L. Kimbrough, M.D.Andrew C. Kopel, M.D.Timmy A. Kovoor, M.D.James Z. Lai, M.D.Jeffrey D. Lanier, M.D.Kelly L. Larkin, M.D.Bailey L. Lee, M.D.John M. Lim, M.D.Alison Lin, M.D.Malcolm L. Mazow, M.D.Aaron M. Miller, M.D.Bernard A. Milstein, M.D.Marlene E. Morales, M.D.Kathryn H. Musgrove, M.D.Richard J. Ou, M.D.Paula J. Phillips, M.D.Mitchell M. Porias, D.O.C. Downey Price, M.D.William H. Quayle, M.D.Paul C. Salmonsen, M.D.Mirwat Sami, M.D.Adeel H. Shaikh, M.D.Hayne J. Sheffield, M.D.W. Colby Stewart, M.D.Ann U. Stout, M.D.Tom H. Sun, M.D.Justus W. Thomas, M.D.Elaine G. Thung, M.D.Richard G. Urso, M.D.Da-Thuy Van, D.O.Louis E. Verstringhe III, M.D.Mark C. Vital, M.D.L. Andrew Watkins, M.D.Robert B. Wilkins, M.D.Susan E. Wittenberg, M.D.Fiaz Zaman, M.D.Stewart L. Zuckerbrod, M.D.
OptometristsTia Budde, O.D.Chloe Butts, O.D.Tammy Conatser, O.D. Monica Deliganis-Gonzales, O.D.Megan Heany, O.D.Mark Klaff, O.D.Matthew Lahmeyer, O.D.Alan Lee, O.D.Michelle Levin, O.D.Priya D. Mathew, O.D.Mary Morales, O.D.Spencer Obie, O.D.Deanna Pena-Garcia, O.D.Kristyn Reed, O.D.Julie Yi, O.D.
“My life changed completely in less than 30 minutes. Thanks to Dr. Quayle, his staff and the HEA Foundation, I have regained my independence.” —B. Mehta
“You have saved my sight. I will be forever grateful.” —Virginia P.
“The Houston Eye Associates Foundation not only made this possible for me, I received the very best care available, bar none.” —RayH.
HELP SUPPORTA SURGERY:
Donate by calling713-558-8740or visitHoustonEye.com/Foundation
Dear Visionaries,
It is my pleasure to introduce myself as the new President of the Houston Eye Associates Foundation (HEA Foundation). On behalf of the HEA Foundation, I thank you for your support as we continue preserving and restoring the vision of hundreds of adults and children every year. Your generous donations together with the services provided by our physicians and staff positively impact many lives.Greaterthan75%ofqualifiedHEAFoundationpatientsrequireophthalmologicalsurgery or extensive medical treatments. Without your support, these individuals would not be able to receive necessary treatments and would continue to struggle with the burden of vision and medical eye disease. YOU make an impactful difference in these patients’ lives, and we are grateful for your generosity.
I would also like to recognize my colleagues in ophthalmology and anesthesiology along with their respective staff members for their donated time and efforts in caring for HEA Foundation patients. Additionally, thanks are due to our ambulatory surgery centers that generously accept HEA Foundation patients and continue to support our efforts by providing surgical facilities at significantly reduced rates.
In beginning my role as HEA Foundation President, I look forward to working alongside all of our HEA Foundation partners. Your support provides the confidence to pursue our mission:
Houston Eye Associates Foundation is committed to preserving and restoring sight with comprehensive eye care surgeries, medications and ancillary services for individuals in financial hardship; and supporting education and research initiatives for the benefit of the community.
My sincerest thanks to everyone assisting the HEA Foundation achieve its mission. Together, we are part of an organization committed to truly making a difference and providing a lasting and positive impact for our community.
I encourage you to take the time to visit www.houstoneye.com/foundation to learn more about our organization and opportunities to volunteer and support our annual fundraising goals.
Sightfully Yours,
Samih Elchahal, M.D.
Samih Elchahal, M.DPresident, Houston Eye Associates Foundation
VISIONARIES Gifts $1000 and Above (cont.)Melbern G. & Susanne M. Glasscock FoundationCarlos A. Gonzales, M.D.Mr. and Mrs. Gordon HollowayHouseman/Wilkins Ophthalmological FoundationThe JBD FoundationMs. Betty T. JohnstonCatherine and Charles T. “Chuck”LamberthMain Family FoundationMcCulloughInterests,L.P.(Mrs.JudithReilly)TheW.T.andLouiseJ.Moran FoundationDr.RaniNandaand Mr. Daniel W. JacksonTheBillNowotnyFoundationThe Schissler FoundationSilhouetteOpticalLTDNancyandKennethF.SpitlerStrake FoundationMs.NancyA.TadlockDr. Mark C. VitalMs.NatalieWaggonerDiana and Conrad Weil, Jr. Family Foundation
Gifts $100-$999Mr. Edward AaronMr. Jose I. AdachiRiazandNghatAhmedMr.RichardArcherMr. and Mrs. Jose J. Arias and FamilyMr. and Mrs. Donald G. ArmstrongDr. Janet BalkeMr. Marvin BarishMr. Edward BauerleMr.RobertBewleyMrs. Connie BittoMs. Mary M. BivinsJoanMelaskyandKarlE.BlomquistMr. Melvyn BlumBette and George F. BobbittArlene and Charles BonneyBP America Inc.Mrs.LedaBurkhalterBebe and Bob BurnsMr. Ken BushMs. Barbara E. ButlerMs. Genie ByrdDr.andMrs.RaulCaffesseMs.NganT.CaoMr.LouisCardenasMs.LynnCarlucciMs. George Ann CarmichaelMs. Dorothy ChapmanMs.VickyL.CharlestonMs. Kitty CharltonVelma and Charles ChesnuttChevron Humankind Employee Engagement FundMs. Mary S. ChoroszyMs. Brenda Cook CialoneMs.DorothyL.ClarkMr. Jose M. ClaudioMs. Odessa ColeMr. William V. Conover, IIJudithC.andRodneyL.CreelMrs. Harry H. CullenMrs. Cordelia C. CummingsMr. Alton K. Curry, Jr.Ms. Centha DavisMr. and Mrs. Jerry H. DeutserMrs.JacquelineDoranJohn and Brenda DrevickyDr. and Mrs. Michael DrosjackJackie and Fred H. Dunlop
RuvernaandRobertDunningCreightonL.Edwards,MDMr. Allen W. EggertMr. Paul F. Egner IIIMr. Gus K. EiflerSamih Elchahal, MDMr.RamsayM.ElderMs. Ann ElkjerMr. Giorgio FaniMr. Hubert B. FinchFive Star DentistsMs.NoelForemanNanD.andLarryW.ForneyThe Funding FactoryCheryl and Ed GaudeMrs.JohnL.GidleyMs. Frances M. GoekenSherri and Charles GordonMr. James M. GreenMrs. Carmelita C. GroffMrs. Geraldine GurleyMs. Mattie GuthrieElizabethandRichardB.Hagens,Jr.Ms.RueJeanHancockMs. Gladys Harmon and Mr. Don JonesMaaritK.andWilliamRussellHarpHelga and Don HatfieldKay and David HedgesSusan and Dennis D. HeftieDr. George H. HollidayJeanneA.andL.B.HorriganLynneandWardHowardMs. Elizabeth HuntMarsha Hunt and Brent FloydJeanne and Frank IngrahamVirginia B. and James A. JacksonRebeccaS.andTomJayMr. and Mrs. Joe JimenezMr.AllenL.JogerstMr.RichardJohnigan,Jr.Mrs. Arthur J. JohnsonChristine and John JohnstonMrs. Charles Elizabeth JonesMr. Sam KamalSandy and Frank KampeMr.RobertL.KiberMr.EdwinP.LentzGwendolynS.andRichardE.LewisDr.AlisonLinandMr.StevenSpearsSarahandMichaelLivingstonMs.LisaLoDr.JohnM.LongMarcN.Longo,MDMrs.NeysaLorenzoMr.TommyW.LottMs.MariaL.MaciaMs. Judith MacphersonMary and David MaroldMs. Faerie MarstonHunterL.andLoreL.MartinMrs. Barbara MattisonMs. Suzanne MaxwellMaryandBobMcLeanMrs.LuraMcReynoldsMs. Celeste MennMrs. Gymme O. and Dr. Angelo MieleBernard A. Milstein, MDAudell and Frank MotyckaChristy and John MurchisonMs. Sydonia MuscatPrasert B. and David P. MusgroveDr. Kathryn H. and Mr. John MusgroveMr.andMrs.MarvinD.NathanMs.NgaT.NguyenJoan and Thomas D. O’KeefeMr. and Mrs. James OrchardRichardOu,MDPearce Industries, Inc. (Gary Pearce)
Pamela J. and James D. PennyMs. Kathleen E. PhillipsMs. Adele H. PieperMs. Carolyn E. PlatoMs. Susie Quintanilla PomaresGraceAnnandLeonardPottsMr. Michael J. PoulosPro-Dec Products Inc. Mr.RichardK.Rains,Jr.VilmaC.andJoseC.RamosCarolandGeorgeRamsayerMr.RichardE.RankinMr.RogerD.ReadMr.andMrs.LeeReichleMr.AlanReidMr.LeonardJ.RejcekMs.HelenTeresaReynoldsBeckyandMichaelRiceMr.ThomasBassRiversMs.LynnC.RizzoJaneC.andRogersA.RobertsJohnO.F.Roehm,Jr.,MDJeanH.andMichaelR.RookeMr.MikeRoseJerryandJoAnnaRudolphMr.EllisRudySafeway Inc.Ms.CynthiaR.SandersMr.RamonL.Schneider,Jr.Ted and Winnie SchumannMr. Jim SchwarzbachMr.LouisH.Skidmore,Jr.Ms. Annie Bell SmithPaula and James SuchmaTerri and John SuperMr.RalphTamperMs. Gaylene TaylorGinger and Don TeagueMr. Howard T. Tellepsen, Jr.Mrs. Joan C. TerrellDenece and Charles ThibodeauxJustus Thomas, MDDot and Bill ThompsonMr. Thomas A. Thompson, Jr.Mr. Cole ThomsonMichelene G. and John J. ToomeyMs.RosaTylerMr. John VanceMr. James VillarrealGeneva and Ulrich VoetterMr. Jeffrey H. WeissPriscillaA.andLloydA.WesselsMr. George A. WestMrs.LanierWhildenMs. Ardene D. WhiteMonica S. and Thomas W. WhiteMr. Boyd WilkesWilmothL.and Kenneth W. WilliamsCarol and Barry WilsonMs. Kathy WilsonSusan E. Wittenberg, MDVicki B. and Fred H. WrightMs. Barbara S. YoungDorothyL.andJohnN.ZeidersMr.JohnJosephZipayMr.J.GordonZuber
Gifts $99 and BelowKaren J. and Howard W. ActonAIG Matching Grants ProgramMrs.RosemaryAkersMs. Maureen M. AllenMr.RobertA.AndersonMr. Henry BarracanoLonginaM.andJohnR.BarreraMr. Karl H. BeckerMr. Michael M. BeldingBellaireAARPNo.1374Ms.VestaL.BergerSylvia and Hank Berti
Ms. Violet G. BoatengTommy and Marianne BootheMs. Betty BuieMs. Judy ButlerMs. Connie CalfeeMr. Paul E. CalvertMs. Megan CamarioMr. Claude F. “Bubba” Cannon IIIMaryAnnandRichardL.CarsonMs.LindaCerasuoloMs. Carol A. CherryJayendra G. and Janaki J. ChokshiMs. Barbara B. ClarkeMrs. Helen CollinsMr. William H. ComalanderMs. Yolanda ContrerasMr. Joseph B. CoroyMr. Jack G. CourtneyMr. Jack V. CowanMinerva and Fructoso CuellarMs. Marilyn T. DanielMr. Emlyn DaviesMr. Carl DeCuirMs.EllaA.DeRochMr. and Mrs. A. DesaiJudy and Dave DeyoMr. Han Van DoanMs. Mary E. DoranSibbaldA.andLlewellynO.DowdyMr. and Mrs. Gerard O. Duane, Jr.Ms. Carol Black DuBoisBrenda P. and Jeffrey M. DunleavyMr.RefugioC.DuronMs. Cynthia F. EdmondsonElizabeth D. and Stefan EdwardsMs. Susan EngbrockMr.RonaldFisherMrs. Dorothy M. FlahertyHelen H. and Jose G. FloresMr.RubenE.FloresMr. and Mrs. Thomas W. FordMr. Edwin H. Frank, Jr.Dr. John J. Fraser, Jr.Mr. Ernest M. Fridge, IIIMrs.RuthB.GannMr. and Mrs. Douglas M. GeorgeMr. Edward J. GlaserMr.HarveyL.GoldMs. Jeannine GomillionRev.andMrs.OscarGonzalesMs. Melanee GoodenMr. Grady GoodwinMr. Paul K. GordonMr. Kisten GovenderMr. W. Dean GraftonDina and John GramlMr. and Mrs. Arthur J. GuidryMs.TamNgocHaDr.andMrs.NormanHaberMr.LoydS.HaleyNormaandM.TomHamilton,IIBobbie and Don HazeltineMr. David HendricksMs. Maria Ysabel HernandezLindaandJayHersonCharles and Murice HightowerMr.andMrs.R.H.HiteMs. Willene P. HoffmanMr. Kenneth F. HooperHouston Eye AssociatesEileen and Eugene HultMs. Velda JacksonMr.andMrs.RobertJacobyMichael and Judy JensonMr. Jerry T. KeelJaniceandRobertKellerPatricia and Dan KessnerMr. Oliver G. KissingerMr. Frank D. Kleinworth IIIMrs. Henriette B. Krause
Mr. Eugene KujawaDr.andMrs.LarryR.KuporMatthewLahmeyer,ODMr.MichaelLarsonMs.MariaL.LensMr.I.A.LernerMs.MarilynLewisMr.EdeltraudK.LloydLindaJ.andDennisO.MacyCarolyn S. and Michael H. ManaganMr. Hector MarinMs. Teresa Matlock and Mr.LarryLambertzMs. Patricia A. MaybinJudy S. and Michael V. McEnanyMs. JoAnn McEwanMr. and Mrs. J. Mitchell McMullenMr. George MimsLouandHerbMizisMLInteriors/Ms.MaryLou ShnidersonMrs. Dorothy V. MooreMs. Brigid P. MorganMs.GretchenZ.MottJane Maine and James W. MuellerMs.EthelJ.NelmsMr.andMrs.EarlG.NewmanLindaandWilliamL.NicksMaryandBobNiselyMs.MarieNishimotoMr. Dan O’ConnorDr.JohnC.O’LearyMs. Margaret PalaciosMr. Al PasekMr. Kenneth PaxsonJeanetteandLarryPayneMargaretandRobertPennMr.andMrs.R.E.Pennington,Jr.Ms. Joyce M. PhillipsBeverlyandRayPoltorakMs. Eva M. PonceMs. Sheila PrenowitzMr.RamseyD.PrenticeLt.Col.JoseL.Ramirez,USAFRETArleneandJackRawitscherMs.SandraR.RawlsMr.RobertE.ReederNancyM.andDougReeseMs.MargaretReyesTinaandTonyRojasMs.MaryJoRollinsMs.LanaSadlerMs.LilySanchezMs. Mary Ann ScardinoMs.DessieRaeShadowensMs. Iffat SheikhMs. Maxine SilvermanDr. Bobby and Mrs. Jo SimpsonMs. Carol A. SoileauMary K. and Philip SolariLindaandBillSteinerMs. Evelyn StewartMr.DavidR.SwensonCarole and James SydowMaryEllenandRichardM.TangeMr. John E. Tant IIIMr. John E. ThamesMr.andMrs.RichardS.ThomasMs. Joeanne Dee ThompsonMr.andMrs.RobertA.TownsendMs. Sue TriceMs.JudyTu-McNeelyMs. Claire TurcaMr. Ysidro Villarreal, Jr.Ms. Sandra C. Wallace Ms. Marian V. WilloughbyMs. Barbara WisecupM. Cullen and Suzanne WrightMs.LindaYoshimuraMr. Herbert YoungMr. Michael Yovan
IN MEMORY OFMs. Clara AndreasonMr.RonAntesMs. Dorothy Sue BarracanoRoseCalivaMs.CarrieLeeCharlestonAmy Corinn Chesnutt Mr.JamesR.CookMr. Michael DarskyGil del Castillo, MDMr. Joseph M. Flaherty JohnandLeeGarrtlts“Stubbs” HurstMs. Deena JaffeMr.JohnL.JayBill JonesMs. Thelma JonesMr. Murray KlaffNettaandTomLamberthRobertandVicLongoE.R.“Red”MattisonMr. Al MillerMr.JamesR.MooreMr. Joseph MuscatPVTAugustineS.RamirezMs. Patricia ShannonRobertH.Stewart,MDMr.MichaelR.StubenthalMr. Burnham TerrellLouieandMaggieVillarrealMs. Jean West
IN HONOR OFJeffrey B. Arnoult, MD, FACSMichael A. Bloome, MD, FACS and StaffGeoffrey GoddardJohn D. Goosey, MDOwen Hull Sherif K. Khalil, MDJin Kim, MDRichardL.Kimbrough,MD,FACSJamesZ.Lai,MDH.MichaelLambert,MD,FACSJeffreyD.Lanier,MD,FACSJohnM.Lim,MD,FACSMalcolmL.Mazow,MD,FACSKathryn H. Musgrove, MDRichardJ.Ou,MD,FACSMs. Margaret PalaciosJamesRejcekPaul C. Salmonsen, MD, FACSMr. Jared Marcus SelbyWilliam Colby Stewart, MD, FACS and StaffRichardG.Urso,MDMark C. Vital, MD
VISIONARIESGifts $1000 and AboveM.D. Anderson FoundationJoyce A. and Eugene AntesBBVA CompassBoxer PropertyByrdInteriorConstruction,LPHarry S. and Isabel C. Cameron FoundationThe Crain FoundationThe Crowe and Endres FamilyWayne Duddlesten FoundationMrs. Edie StewartMaryE.andJefferyL.EmmottSusie and Don EvansDr. and Mrs. William Edwin FannFridley Family Fund (Mr.DaleL.Fridley)Dr. Deanna Pena and Mr. Gilbert A. Garcia
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS Gifts made from November 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015
Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
Holcombe @ Bu�alo Speedway
MARK YOUR CALENDARThe31stAnnual“Lookin’Good” ShamrockStrutFunRunwilltake placeSaturday,March19,2016. Early registration will begin December 2015 and more details will be sent closer to that date.
Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
Holcombe @ Bu�alo Speedway
Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
Holcombe @ Bu�alo Speedway
Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
Holcombe @ Bu�alo Speedway
Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
Holcombe @ Bu�alo Speedway
Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
Holcombe @ Bu�alo Speedway
Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
Holcombe @ Bu�alo Speedway
Thankyoutoeveryonewhosupportedthe30thAnniversaryofourannual“Lookin’Good”ShamrockStrutFunRun.Wehadagreatturnoutattherun/walkandraisedmorethan$45,000which will help support Houston Eye Associates Foundation’s daily operations of providing medical and surgical eye care services for people on the verge of losing their vision but face financial hardship.
A HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR HELPING MAKE OUR EVENT SUCH A SUCCESS:
MANY THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS IN-KIND SUPPORTERS:
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Kenneth SpitlerJustus Thomas, MDMark C. Vital, MDS. Conrad Weil, Jr.Lanier WhildenSusan E. Wittenberg, MD
HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Marc N. Longo, MDRichard J. Ou, MD, FACSRebecca ParsonsWilliam H. Quayle, MD, MSLynn C. Rizzo, CPASteven Spears
Janet Balke, PhDGenie ByrdRosanette S. CullenJerry DeutserSamih Elchahal, MDDeanna Pena Garcia, ODCarlos Gonzales, MD
We appreciate the support of Houston Eye Associates physicians and optometrists for donating their time and services to fulfill the organization’s mission of providing complete medical and surgical eye care services at no cost for adults and children on the verge of losing their eyesight.OphthalmologistsLarry P. Alexander, M.D.Belu Allam, M.D.Jeffrey B. Arnoult, M.D.William S. Banks III, M.D.Michael A. Bloome, M.D.Victor Y. Chang, M.D.Carolyn Chen, M.D.Prajay Dhir, M.D.M. Dolores Diaz, M.D.Steven H. Dunn, M.D.Samih Elchahal, M.D.Susan K. Fish, M.D.Allan H. Fradkin, M.D.Carlos A. Gonzales, M.D.John D. Goosey, M.D.Sol Hamburg, M.D.Lindsey D. Harris, M.D.Kenneth J. Hyde, M.D.Daniel E. Jenkins III, M.D.Mark S. Jenkins, M.D. Kevin Y. Jong, M.D.Sherif K. Khalil, M.D.Richard L. Kimbrough, M.D.Andrew C. Kopel, M.D.Timmy A. Kovoor, M.D.James Z. Lai, M.D.Jeffrey D. Lanier, M.D.Kelly L. Larkin, M.D.Bailey L. Lee, M.D.John M. Lim, M.D.Alison Lin, M.D.Malcolm L. Mazow, M.D.Aaron M. Miller, M.D.Bernard A. Milstein, M.D.Marlene E. Morales, M.D.Kathryn H. Musgrove, M.D.Richard J. Ou, M.D.Paula J. Phillips, M.D.Mitchell M. Porias, D.O.C. Downey Price, M.D.William H. Quayle, M.D.Paul C. Salmonsen, M.D.Mirwat Sami, M.D.Adeel H. Shaikh, M.D.Hayne J. Sheffield, M.D.W. Colby Stewart, M.D.Ann U. Stout, M.D.Tom H. Sun, M.D.Justus W. Thomas, M.D.Elaine G. Thung, M.D.Richard G. Urso, M.D.Da-Thuy Van, D.O.Louis E. Verstringhe III, M.D.Mark C. Vital, M.D.L. Andrew Watkins, M.D.Robert B. Wilkins, M.D.Susan E. Wittenberg, M.D.Fiaz Zaman, M.D.Stewart L. Zuckerbrod, M.D.
OptometristsTia Budde, O.D.Chloe Butts, O.D.Tammy Conatser, O.D. Monica Deliganis-Gonzales, O.D.Megan Heany, O.D.Mark Klaff, O.D.Matthew Lahmeyer, O.D.Alan Lee, O.D.Michelle Levin, O.D.Priya D. Mathew, O.D.Mary Morales, O.D.Spencer Obie, O.D.Deanna Pena-Garcia, O.D.Kristyn Reed, O.D.Julie Yi, O.D.
“My life changed completely in less than 30 minutes. Thanks to Dr. Quayle, his staff and the HEA Foundation, I have regained my independence.” —B. Mehta
“You have saved my sight. I will be forever grateful.” —Virginia P.
“The Houston Eye Associates Foundation not only made this possible for me, I received the very best care available, bar none.” —RayH.
HELP SUPPORTA SURGERY:
Donate by calling713-558-8740or visitHoustonEye.com/Foundation
Dear Visionaries,
It is my pleasure to introduce myself as the new President of the Houston Eye Associates Foundation (HEA Foundation). On behalf of the HEA Foundation, I thank you for your support as we continue preserving and restoring the vision of hundreds of adults and children every year. Your generous donations together with the services provided by our physicians and staff positively impact many lives.Greaterthan75%ofqualifiedHEAFoundationpatientsrequireophthalmologicalsurgery or extensive medical treatments. Without your support, these individuals would not be able to receive necessary treatments and would continue to struggle with the burden of vision and medical eye disease. YOU make an impactful difference in these patients’ lives, and we are grateful for your generosity.
I would also like to recognize my colleagues in ophthalmology and anesthesiology along with their respective staff members for their donated time and efforts in caring for HEA Foundation patients. Additionally, thanks are due to our ambulatory surgery centers that generously accept HEA Foundation patients and continue to support our efforts by providing surgical facilities at significantly reduced rates.
In beginning my role as HEA Foundation President, I look forward to working alongside all of our HEA Foundation partners. Your support provides the confidence to pursue our mission:
Houston Eye Associates Foundation is committed to preserving and restoring sight with comprehensive eye care surgeries, medications and ancillary services for individuals in financial hardship; and supporting education and research initiatives for the benefit of the community.
My sincerest thanks to everyone assisting the HEA Foundation achieve its mission. Together, we are part of an organization committed to truly making a difference and providing a lasting and positive impact for our community.
I encourage you to take the time to visit www.houstoneye.com/foundation to learn more about our organization and opportunities to volunteer and support our annual fundraising goals.
Sightfully Yours,
Samih Elchahal, M.D.
Samih Elchahal, M.DPresident, Houston Eye Associates Foundation
VISIONARIES Gifts $1000 and Above (cont.)Melbern G. & Susanne M. Glasscock FoundationCarlos A. Gonzales, M.D.Mr. and Mrs. Gordon HollowayHouseman/Wilkins Ophthalmological FoundationThe JBD FoundationMs. Betty T. JohnstonCatherine and Charles T. “Chuck”LamberthMain Family FoundationMcCulloughInterests,L.P.(Mrs.JudithReilly)TheW.T.andLouiseJ.Moran FoundationDr.RaniNandaand Mr. Daniel W. JacksonTheBillNowotnyFoundationThe Schissler FoundationSilhouetteOpticalLTDNancyandKennethF.SpitlerStrake FoundationMs.NancyA.TadlockDr. Mark C. VitalMs.NatalieWaggonerDiana and Conrad Weil, Jr. Family Foundation
Gifts $100-$999Mr. Edward AaronMr. Jose I. AdachiRiazandNghatAhmedMr.RichardArcherMr. and Mrs. Jose J. Arias and FamilyMr. and Mrs. Donald G. ArmstrongDr. Janet BalkeMr. Marvin BarishMr. Edward BauerleMr.RobertBewleyMrs. Connie BittoMs. Mary M. BivinsJoanMelaskyandKarlE.BlomquistMr. Melvyn BlumBette and George F. BobbittArlene and Charles BonneyBP America Inc.Mrs.LedaBurkhalterBebe and Bob BurnsMr. Ken BushMs. Barbara E. ButlerMs. Genie ByrdDr.andMrs.RaulCaffesseMs.NganT.CaoMr.LouisCardenasMs.LynnCarlucciMs. George Ann CarmichaelMs. Dorothy ChapmanMs.VickyL.CharlestonMs. Kitty CharltonVelma and Charles ChesnuttChevron Humankind Employee Engagement FundMs. Mary S. ChoroszyMs. Brenda Cook CialoneMs.DorothyL.ClarkMr. Jose M. ClaudioMs. Odessa ColeMr. William V. Conover, IIJudithC.andRodneyL.CreelMrs. Harry H. CullenMrs. Cordelia C. CummingsMr. Alton K. Curry, Jr.Ms. Centha DavisMr. and Mrs. Jerry H. DeutserMrs.JacquelineDoranJohn and Brenda DrevickyDr. and Mrs. Michael DrosjackJackie and Fred H. Dunlop
RuvernaandRobertDunningCreightonL.Edwards,MDMr. Allen W. EggertMr. Paul F. Egner IIIMr. Gus K. EiflerSamih Elchahal, MDMr.RamsayM.ElderMs. Ann ElkjerMr. Giorgio FaniMr. Hubert B. FinchFive Star DentistsMs.NoelForemanNanD.andLarryW.ForneyThe Funding FactoryCheryl and Ed GaudeMrs.JohnL.GidleyMs. Frances M. GoekenSherri and Charles GordonMr. James M. GreenMrs. Carmelita C. GroffMrs. Geraldine GurleyMs. Mattie GuthrieElizabethandRichardB.Hagens,Jr.Ms.RueJeanHancockMs. Gladys Harmon and Mr. Don JonesMaaritK.andWilliamRussellHarpHelga and Don HatfieldKay and David HedgesSusan and Dennis D. HeftieDr. George H. HollidayJeanneA.andL.B.HorriganLynneandWardHowardMs. Elizabeth HuntMarsha Hunt and Brent FloydJeanne and Frank IngrahamVirginia B. and James A. JacksonRebeccaS.andTomJayMr. and Mrs. Joe JimenezMr.AllenL.JogerstMr.RichardJohnigan,Jr.Mrs. Arthur J. JohnsonChristine and John JohnstonMrs. Charles Elizabeth JonesMr. Sam KamalSandy and Frank KampeMr.RobertL.KiberMr.EdwinP.LentzGwendolynS.andRichardE.LewisDr.AlisonLinandMr.StevenSpearsSarahandMichaelLivingstonMs.LisaLoDr.JohnM.LongMarcN.Longo,MDMrs.NeysaLorenzoMr.TommyW.LottMs.MariaL.MaciaMs. Judith MacphersonMary and David MaroldMs. Faerie MarstonHunterL.andLoreL.MartinMrs. Barbara MattisonMs. Suzanne MaxwellMaryandBobMcLeanMrs.LuraMcReynoldsMs. Celeste MennMrs. Gymme O. and Dr. Angelo MieleBernard A. Milstein, MDAudell and Frank MotyckaChristy and John MurchisonMs. Sydonia MuscatPrasert B. and David P. MusgroveDr. Kathryn H. and Mr. John MusgroveMr.andMrs.MarvinD.NathanMs.NgaT.NguyenJoan and Thomas D. O’KeefeMr. and Mrs. James OrchardRichardOu,MDPearce Industries, Inc. (Gary Pearce)
Pamela J. and James D. PennyMs. Kathleen E. PhillipsMs. Adele H. PieperMs. Carolyn E. PlatoMs. Susie Quintanilla PomaresGraceAnnandLeonardPottsMr. Michael J. PoulosPro-Dec Products Inc. Mr.RichardK.Rains,Jr.VilmaC.andJoseC.RamosCarolandGeorgeRamsayerMr.RichardE.RankinMr.RogerD.ReadMr.andMrs.LeeReichleMr.AlanReidMr.LeonardJ.RejcekMs.HelenTeresaReynoldsBeckyandMichaelRiceMr.ThomasBassRiversMs.LynnC.RizzoJaneC.andRogersA.RobertsJohnO.F.Roehm,Jr.,MDJeanH.andMichaelR.RookeMr.MikeRoseJerryandJoAnnaRudolphMr.EllisRudySafeway Inc.Ms.CynthiaR.SandersMr.RamonL.Schneider,Jr.Ted and Winnie SchumannMr. Jim SchwarzbachMr.LouisH.Skidmore,Jr.Ms. Annie Bell SmithPaula and James SuchmaTerri and John SuperMr.RalphTamperMs. Gaylene TaylorGinger and Don TeagueMr. Howard T. Tellepsen, Jr.Mrs. Joan C. TerrellDenece and Charles ThibodeauxJustus Thomas, MDDot and Bill ThompsonMr. Thomas A. Thompson, Jr.Mr. Cole ThomsonMichelene G. and John J. ToomeyMs.RosaTylerMr. John VanceMr. James VillarrealGeneva and Ulrich VoetterMr. Jeffrey H. WeissPriscillaA.andLloydA.WesselsMr. George A. WestMrs.LanierWhildenMs. Ardene D. WhiteMonica S. and Thomas W. WhiteMr. Boyd WilkesWilmothL.and Kenneth W. WilliamsCarol and Barry WilsonMs. Kathy WilsonSusan E. Wittenberg, MDVicki B. and Fred H. WrightMs. Barbara S. YoungDorothyL.andJohnN.ZeidersMr.JohnJosephZipayMr.J.GordonZuber
Gifts $99 and BelowKaren J. and Howard W. ActonAIG Matching Grants ProgramMrs.RosemaryAkersMs. Maureen M. AllenMr.RobertA.AndersonMr. Henry BarracanoLonginaM.andJohnR.BarreraMr. Karl H. BeckerMr. Michael M. BeldingBellaireAARPNo.1374Ms.VestaL.BergerSylvia and Hank Berti
Ms. Violet G. BoatengTommy and Marianne BootheMs. Betty BuieMs. Judy ButlerMs. Connie CalfeeMr. Paul E. CalvertMs. Megan CamarioMr. Claude F. “Bubba” Cannon IIIMaryAnnandRichardL.CarsonMs.LindaCerasuoloMs. Carol A. CherryJayendra G. and Janaki J. ChokshiMs. Barbara B. ClarkeMrs. Helen CollinsMr. William H. ComalanderMs. Yolanda ContrerasMr. Joseph B. CoroyMr. Jack G. CourtneyMr. Jack V. CowanMinerva and Fructoso CuellarMs. Marilyn T. DanielMr. Emlyn DaviesMr. Carl DeCuirMs.EllaA.DeRochMr. and Mrs. A. DesaiJudy and Dave DeyoMr. Han Van DoanMs. Mary E. DoranSibbaldA.andLlewellynO.DowdyMr. and Mrs. Gerard O. Duane, Jr.Ms. Carol Black DuBoisBrenda P. and Jeffrey M. DunleavyMr.RefugioC.DuronMs. Cynthia F. EdmondsonElizabeth D. and Stefan EdwardsMs. Susan EngbrockMr.RonaldFisherMrs. Dorothy M. FlahertyHelen H. and Jose G. FloresMr.RubenE.FloresMr. and Mrs. Thomas W. FordMr. Edwin H. Frank, Jr.Dr. John J. Fraser, Jr.Mr. Ernest M. Fridge, IIIMrs.RuthB.GannMr. and Mrs. Douglas M. GeorgeMr. Edward J. GlaserMr.HarveyL.GoldMs. Jeannine GomillionRev.andMrs.OscarGonzalesMs. Melanee GoodenMr. Grady GoodwinMr. Paul K. GordonMr. Kisten GovenderMr. W. Dean GraftonDina and John GramlMr. and Mrs. Arthur J. GuidryMs.TamNgocHaDr.andMrs.NormanHaberMr.LoydS.HaleyNormaandM.TomHamilton,IIBobbie and Don HazeltineMr. David HendricksMs. Maria Ysabel HernandezLindaandJayHersonCharles and Murice HightowerMr.andMrs.R.H.HiteMs. Willene P. HoffmanMr. Kenneth F. HooperHouston Eye AssociatesEileen and Eugene HultMs. Velda JacksonMr.andMrs.RobertJacobyMichael and Judy JensonMr. Jerry T. KeelJaniceandRobertKellerPatricia and Dan KessnerMr. Oliver G. KissingerMr. Frank D. Kleinworth IIIMrs. Henriette B. Krause
Mr. Eugene KujawaDr.andMrs.LarryR.KuporMatthewLahmeyer,ODMr.MichaelLarsonMs.MariaL.LensMr.I.A.LernerMs.MarilynLewisMr.EdeltraudK.LloydLindaJ.andDennisO.MacyCarolyn S. and Michael H. ManaganMr. Hector MarinMs. Teresa Matlock and Mr.LarryLambertzMs. Patricia A. MaybinJudy S. and Michael V. McEnanyMs. JoAnn McEwanMr. and Mrs. J. Mitchell McMullenMr. George MimsLouandHerbMizisMLInteriors/Ms.MaryLou ShnidersonMrs. Dorothy V. MooreMs. Brigid P. MorganMs.GretchenZ.MottJane Maine and James W. MuellerMs.EthelJ.NelmsMr.andMrs.EarlG.NewmanLindaandWilliamL.NicksMaryandBobNiselyMs.MarieNishimotoMr. Dan O’ConnorDr.JohnC.O’LearyMs. Margaret PalaciosMr. Al PasekMr. Kenneth PaxsonJeanetteandLarryPayneMargaretandRobertPennMr.andMrs.R.E.Pennington,Jr.Ms. Joyce M. PhillipsBeverlyandRayPoltorakMs. Eva M. PonceMs. Sheila PrenowitzMr.RamseyD.PrenticeLt.Col.JoseL.Ramirez,USAFRETArleneandJackRawitscherMs.SandraR.RawlsMr.RobertE.ReederNancyM.andDougReeseMs.MargaretReyesTinaandTonyRojasMs.MaryJoRollinsMs.LanaSadlerMs.LilySanchezMs. Mary Ann ScardinoMs.DessieRaeShadowensMs. Iffat SheikhMs. Maxine SilvermanDr. Bobby and Mrs. Jo SimpsonMs. Carol A. SoileauMary K. and Philip SolariLindaandBillSteinerMs. Evelyn StewartMr.DavidR.SwensonCarole and James SydowMaryEllenandRichardM.TangeMr. John E. Tant IIIMr. John E. ThamesMr.andMrs.RichardS.ThomasMs. Joeanne Dee ThompsonMr.andMrs.RobertA.TownsendMs. Sue TriceMs.JudyTu-McNeelyMs. Claire TurcaMr. Ysidro Villarreal, Jr.Ms. Sandra C. Wallace Ms. Marian V. WilloughbyMs. Barbara WisecupM. Cullen and Suzanne WrightMs.LindaYoshimuraMr. Herbert YoungMr. Michael Yovan
IN MEMORY OFMs. Clara AndreasonMr.RonAntesMs. Dorothy Sue BarracanoRoseCalivaMs.CarrieLeeCharlestonAmy Corinn Chesnutt Mr.JamesR.CookMr. Michael DarskyGil del Castillo, MDMr. Joseph M. Flaherty JohnandLeeGarrtlts“Stubbs” HurstMs. Deena JaffeMr.JohnL.JayBill JonesMs. Thelma JonesMr. Murray KlaffNettaandTomLamberthRobertandVicLongoE.R.“Red”MattisonMr. Al MillerMr.JamesR.MooreMr. Joseph MuscatPVTAugustineS.RamirezMs. Patricia ShannonRobertH.Stewart,MDMr.MichaelR.StubenthalMr. Burnham TerrellLouieandMaggieVillarrealMs. Jean West
IN HONOR OFJeffrey B. Arnoult, MD, FACSMichael A. Bloome, MD, FACS and StaffGeoffrey GoddardJohn D. Goosey, MDOwen Hull Sherif K. Khalil, MDJin Kim, MDRichardL.Kimbrough,MD,FACSJamesZ.Lai,MDH.MichaelLambert,MD,FACSJeffreyD.Lanier,MD,FACSJohnM.Lim,MD,FACSMalcolmL.Mazow,MD,FACSKathryn H. Musgrove, MDRichardJ.Ou,MD,FACSMs. Margaret PalaciosJamesRejcekPaul C. Salmonsen, MD, FACSMr. Jared Marcus SelbyWilliam Colby Stewart, MD, FACS and StaffRichardG.Urso,MDMark C. Vital, MD
VISIONARIESGifts $1000 and AboveM.D. Anderson FoundationJoyce A. and Eugene AntesBBVA CompassBoxer PropertyByrdInteriorConstruction,LPHarry S. and Isabel C. Cameron FoundationThe Crain FoundationThe Crowe and Endres FamilyWayne Duddlesten FoundationMrs. Edie StewartMaryE.andJefferyL.EmmottSusie and Don EvansDr. and Mrs. William Edwin FannFridley Family Fund (Mr.DaleL.Fridley)Dr. Deanna Pena and Mr. Gilbert A. Garcia
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS Gifts made from November 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015
Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
Holcombe @ Bu�alo Speedway
MARK YOUR CALENDARThe31stAnnual“Lookin’Good” ShamrockStrutFunRunwilltake placeSaturday,March19,2016. Early registration will begin December 2015 and more details will be sent closer to that date.
Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
Holcombe @ Bu�alo Speedway
Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
Holcombe @ Bu�alo Speedway
Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
Holcombe @ Bu�alo Speedway
Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
Holcombe @ Bu�alo Speedway
Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
Holcombe @ Bu�alo Speedway
Many Thanks to OurGenerous In-Kind Supporters!
Holcombe @ Bu�alo Speedway
Thankyoutoeveryonewhosupportedthe30thAnniversaryofourannual“Lookin’Good”ShamrockStrutFunRun.Wehadagreatturnoutattherun/walkandraisedmorethan$45,000which will help support Houston Eye Associates Foundation’s daily operations of providing medical and surgical eye care services for people on the verge of losing their vision but face financial hardship.
A HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR HELPING MAKE OUR EVENT SUCH A SUCCESS:
MANY THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS IN-KIND SUPPORTERS:
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Kenneth SpitlerJustus Thomas, MDMark C. Vital, MDS. Conrad Weil, Jr.Lanier WhildenSusan E. Wittenberg, MD
HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Marc N. Longo, MDRichard J. Ou, MD, FACSRebecca ParsonsWilliam H. Quayle, MD, MSLynn C. Rizzo, CPASteven Spears
Janet Balke, PhDGenie ByrdRosanette S. CullenJerry DeutserSamih Elchahal, MDDeanna Pena Garcia, ODCarlos Gonzales, MD
We appreciate the support of Houston Eye Associates physicians and optometrists for donating their time and services to fulfill the organization’s mission of providing complete medical and surgical eye care services at no cost for adults and children on the verge of losing their eyesight.OphthalmologistsLarry P. Alexander, M.D.Belu Allam, M.D.Jeffrey B. Arnoult, M.D.William S. Banks III, M.D.Michael A. Bloome, M.D.Victor Y. Chang, M.D.Carolyn Chen, M.D.Prajay Dhir, M.D.M. Dolores Diaz, M.D.Steven H. Dunn, M.D.Samih Elchahal, M.D.Susan K. Fish, M.D.Allan H. Fradkin, M.D.Carlos A. Gonzales, M.D.John D. Goosey, M.D.Sol Hamburg, M.D.Lindsey D. Harris, M.D.Kenneth J. Hyde, M.D.Daniel E. Jenkins III, M.D.Mark S. Jenkins, M.D. Kevin Y. Jong, M.D.Sherif K. Khalil, M.D.Richard L. Kimbrough, M.D.Andrew C. Kopel, M.D.Timmy A. Kovoor, M.D.James Z. Lai, M.D.Jeffrey D. Lanier, M.D.Kelly L. Larkin, M.D.Bailey L. Lee, M.D.John M. Lim, M.D.Alison Lin, M.D.Malcolm L. Mazow, M.D.Aaron M. Miller, M.D.Bernard A. Milstein, M.D.Marlene E. Morales, M.D.Kathryn H. Musgrove, M.D.Richard J. Ou, M.D.Paula J. Phillips, M.D.Mitchell M. Porias, D.O.C. Downey Price, M.D.William H. Quayle, M.D.Paul C. Salmonsen, M.D.Mirwat Sami, M.D.Adeel H. Shaikh, M.D.Hayne J. Sheffield, M.D.W. Colby Stewart, M.D.Ann U. Stout, M.D.Tom H. Sun, M.D.Justus W. Thomas, M.D.Elaine G. Thung, M.D.Richard G. Urso, M.D.Da-Thuy Van, D.O.Louis E. Verstringhe III, M.D.Mark C. Vital, M.D.L. Andrew Watkins, M.D.Robert B. Wilkins, M.D.Susan E. Wittenberg, M.D.Fiaz Zaman, M.D.Stewart L. Zuckerbrod, M.D.
OptometristsTia Budde, O.D.Chloe Butts, O.D.Tammy Conatser, O.D. Monica Deliganis-Gonzales, O.D.Megan Heany, O.D.Mark Klaff, O.D.Matthew Lahmeyer, O.D.Alan Lee, O.D.Michelle Levin, O.D.Priya D. Mathew, O.D.Mary Morales, O.D.Spencer Obie, O.D.Deanna Pena-Garcia, O.D.Kristyn Reed, O.D.Julie Yi, O.D.
“My life changed completely in less than 30 minutes. Thanks to Dr. Quayle, his staff and the HEA Foundation, I have regained my independence.” —B. Mehta
“You have saved my sight. I will be forever grateful.” —Virginia P.
“The Houston Eye Associates Foundation not only made this possible for me, I received the very best care available, bar none.” —RayH.
HELP SUPPORTA SURGERY:
Donate by calling713-558-8740or visitHoustonEye.com/Foundation
Dear Visionaries,
It is my pleasure to introduce myself as the new President of the Houston Eye Associates Foundation (HEA Foundation). On behalf of the HEA Foundation, I thank you for your support as we continue preserving and restoring the vision of hundreds of adults and children every year. Your generous donations together with the services provided by our physicians and staff positively impact many lives.Greaterthan75%ofqualifiedHEAFoundationpatientsrequireophthalmologicalsurgery or extensive medical treatments. Without your support, these individuals would not be able to receive necessary treatments and would continue to struggle with the burden of vision and medical eye disease. YOU make an impactful difference in these patients’ lives, and we are grateful for your generosity.
I would also like to recognize my colleagues in ophthalmology and anesthesiology along with their respective staff members for their donated time and efforts in caring for HEA Foundation patients. Additionally, thanks are due to our ambulatory surgery centers that generously accept HEA Foundation patients and continue to support our efforts by providing surgical facilities at significantly reduced rates.
In beginning my role as HEA Foundation President, I look forward to working alongside all of our HEA Foundation partners. Your support provides the confidence to pursue our mission:
Houston Eye Associates Foundation is committed to preserving and restoring sight with comprehensive eye care surgeries, medications and ancillary services for individuals in financial hardship; and supporting education and research initiatives for the benefit of the community.
My sincerest thanks to everyone assisting the HEA Foundation achieve its mission. Together, we are part of an organization committed to truly making a difference and providing a lasting and positive impact for our community.
I encourage you to take the time to visit www.houstoneye.com/foundation to learn more about our organization and opportunities to volunteer and support our annual fundraising goals.
Sightfully Yours,
Samih Elchahal, M.D.
Samih Elchahal, M.DPresident, Houston Eye Associates Foundation
VISIONARIES Gifts $1000 and Above (cont.)Melbern G. & Susanne M. Glasscock FoundationCarlos A. Gonzales, M.D.Mr. and Mrs. Gordon HollowayHouseman/Wilkins Ophthalmological FoundationThe JBD FoundationMs. Betty T. JohnstonCatherine and Charles T. “Chuck”LamberthMain Family FoundationMcCulloughInterests,L.P.(Mrs.JudithReilly)TheW.T.andLouiseJ.Moran FoundationDr.RaniNandaand Mr. Daniel W. JacksonTheBillNowotnyFoundationThe Schissler FoundationSilhouetteOpticalLTDNancyandKennethF.SpitlerStrake FoundationMs.NancyA.TadlockDr. Mark C. VitalMs.NatalieWaggonerDiana and Conrad Weil, Jr. Family Foundation
Gifts $100-$999Mr. Edward AaronMr. Jose I. AdachiRiazandNghatAhmedMr.RichardArcherMr. and Mrs. Jose J. Arias and FamilyMr. and Mrs. Donald G. ArmstrongDr. Janet BalkeMr. Marvin BarishMr. Edward BauerleMr.RobertBewleyMrs. Connie BittoMs. Mary M. BivinsJoanMelaskyandKarlE.BlomquistMr. Melvyn BlumBette and George F. BobbittArlene and Charles BonneyBP America Inc.Mrs.LedaBurkhalterBebe and Bob BurnsMr. Ken BushMs. Barbara E. ButlerMs. Genie ByrdDr.andMrs.RaulCaffesseMs.NganT.CaoMr.LouisCardenasMs.LynnCarlucciMs. George Ann CarmichaelMs. Dorothy ChapmanMs.VickyL.CharlestonMs. Kitty CharltonVelma and Charles ChesnuttChevron Humankind Employee Engagement FundMs. Mary S. ChoroszyMs. Brenda Cook CialoneMs.DorothyL.ClarkMr. Jose M. ClaudioMs. Odessa ColeMr. William V. Conover, IIJudithC.andRodneyL.CreelMrs. Harry H. CullenMrs. Cordelia C. CummingsMr. Alton K. Curry, Jr.Ms. Centha DavisMr. and Mrs. Jerry H. DeutserMrs.JacquelineDoranJohn and Brenda DrevickyDr. and Mrs. Michael DrosjackJackie and Fred H. Dunlop
RuvernaandRobertDunningCreightonL.Edwards,MDMr. Allen W. EggertMr. Paul F. Egner IIIMr. Gus K. EiflerSamih Elchahal, MDMr.RamsayM.ElderMs. Ann ElkjerMr. Giorgio FaniMr. Hubert B. FinchFive Star DentistsMs.NoelForemanNanD.andLarryW.ForneyThe Funding FactoryCheryl and Ed GaudeMrs.JohnL.GidleyMs. Frances M. GoekenSherri and Charles GordonMr. James M. GreenMrs. Carmelita C. GroffMrs. Geraldine GurleyMs. Mattie GuthrieElizabethandRichardB.Hagens,Jr.Ms.RueJeanHancockMs. Gladys Harmon and Mr. Don JonesMaaritK.andWilliamRussellHarpHelga and Don HatfieldKay and David HedgesSusan and Dennis D. HeftieDr. George H. HollidayJeanneA.andL.B.HorriganLynneandWardHowardMs. Elizabeth HuntMarsha Hunt and Brent FloydJeanne and Frank IngrahamVirginia B. and James A. JacksonRebeccaS.andTomJayMr. and Mrs. Joe JimenezMr.AllenL.JogerstMr.RichardJohnigan,Jr.Mrs. Arthur J. JohnsonChristine and John JohnstonMrs. Charles Elizabeth JonesMr. Sam KamalSandy and Frank KampeMr.RobertL.KiberMr.EdwinP.LentzGwendolynS.andRichardE.LewisDr.AlisonLinandMr.StevenSpearsSarahandMichaelLivingstonMs.LisaLoDr.JohnM.LongMarcN.Longo,MDMrs.NeysaLorenzoMr.TommyW.LottMs.MariaL.MaciaMs. Judith MacphersonMary and David MaroldMs. Faerie MarstonHunterL.andLoreL.MartinMrs. Barbara MattisonMs. Suzanne MaxwellMaryandBobMcLeanMrs.LuraMcReynoldsMs. Celeste MennMrs. Gymme O. and Dr. Angelo MieleBernard A. Milstein, MDAudell and Frank MotyckaChristy and John MurchisonMs. Sydonia MuscatPrasert B. and David P. MusgroveDr. Kathryn H. and Mr. John MusgroveMr.andMrs.MarvinD.NathanMs.NgaT.NguyenJoan and Thomas D. O’KeefeMr. and Mrs. James OrchardRichardOu,MDPearce Industries, Inc. (Gary Pearce)
Pamela J. and James D. PennyMs. Kathleen E. PhillipsMs. Adele H. PieperMs. Carolyn E. PlatoMs. Susie Quintanilla PomaresGraceAnnandLeonardPottsMr. Michael J. PoulosPro-Dec Products Inc. Mr.RichardK.Rains,Jr.VilmaC.andJoseC.RamosCarolandGeorgeRamsayerMr.RichardE.RankinMr.RogerD.ReadMr.andMrs.LeeReichleMr.AlanReidMr.LeonardJ.RejcekMs.HelenTeresaReynoldsBeckyandMichaelRiceMr.ThomasBassRiversMs.LynnC.RizzoJaneC.andRogersA.RobertsJohnO.F.Roehm,Jr.,MDJeanH.andMichaelR.RookeMr.MikeRoseJerryandJoAnnaRudolphMr.EllisRudySafeway Inc.Ms.CynthiaR.SandersMr.RamonL.Schneider,Jr.Ted and Winnie SchumannMr. Jim SchwarzbachMr.LouisH.Skidmore,Jr.Ms. Annie Bell SmithPaula and James SuchmaTerri and John SuperMr.RalphTamperMs. Gaylene TaylorGinger and Don TeagueMr. Howard T. Tellepsen, Jr.Mrs. Joan C. TerrellDenece and Charles ThibodeauxJustus Thomas, MDDot and Bill ThompsonMr. Thomas A. Thompson, Jr.Mr. Cole ThomsonMichelene G. and John J. ToomeyMs.RosaTylerMr. John VanceMr. James VillarrealGeneva and Ulrich VoetterMr. Jeffrey H. WeissPriscillaA.andLloydA.WesselsMr. George A. WestMrs.LanierWhildenMs. Ardene D. WhiteMonica S. and Thomas W. WhiteMr. Boyd WilkesWilmothL.and Kenneth W. WilliamsCarol and Barry WilsonMs. Kathy WilsonSusan E. Wittenberg, MDVicki B. and Fred H. WrightMs. Barbara S. YoungDorothyL.andJohnN.ZeidersMr.JohnJosephZipayMr.J.GordonZuber
Gifts $99 and BelowKaren J. and Howard W. ActonAIG Matching Grants ProgramMrs.RosemaryAkersMs. Maureen M. AllenMr.RobertA.AndersonMr. Henry BarracanoLonginaM.andJohnR.BarreraMr. Karl H. BeckerMr. Michael M. BeldingBellaireAARPNo.1374Ms.VestaL.BergerSylvia and Hank Berti
Ms. Violet G. BoatengTommy and Marianne BootheMs. Betty BuieMs. Judy ButlerMs. Connie CalfeeMr. Paul E. CalvertMs. Megan CamarioMr. Claude F. “Bubba” Cannon IIIMaryAnnandRichardL.CarsonMs.LindaCerasuoloMs. Carol A. CherryJayendra G. and Janaki J. ChokshiMs. Barbara B. ClarkeMrs. Helen CollinsMr. William H. ComalanderMs. Yolanda ContrerasMr. Joseph B. CoroyMr. Jack G. CourtneyMr. Jack V. CowanMinerva and Fructoso CuellarMs. Marilyn T. DanielMr. Emlyn DaviesMr. Carl DeCuirMs.EllaA.DeRochMr. and Mrs. A. DesaiJudy and Dave DeyoMr. Han Van DoanMs. Mary E. DoranSibbaldA.andLlewellynO.DowdyMr. and Mrs. Gerard O. Duane, Jr.Ms. Carol Black DuBoisBrenda P. and Jeffrey M. DunleavyMr.RefugioC.DuronMs. Cynthia F. EdmondsonElizabeth D. and Stefan EdwardsMs. Susan EngbrockMr.RonaldFisherMrs. Dorothy M. FlahertyHelen H. and Jose G. FloresMr.RubenE.FloresMr. and Mrs. Thomas W. FordMr. Edwin H. Frank, Jr.Dr. John J. Fraser, Jr.Mr. Ernest M. Fridge, IIIMrs.RuthB.GannMr. and Mrs. Douglas M. GeorgeMr. Edward J. GlaserMr.HarveyL.GoldMs. Jeannine GomillionRev.andMrs.OscarGonzalesMs. Melanee GoodenMr. Grady GoodwinMr. Paul K. GordonMr. Kisten GovenderMr. W. Dean GraftonDina and John GramlMr. and Mrs. Arthur J. GuidryMs.TamNgocHaDr.andMrs.NormanHaberMr.LoydS.HaleyNormaandM.TomHamilton,IIBobbie and Don HazeltineMr. David HendricksMs. Maria Ysabel HernandezLindaandJayHersonCharles and Murice HightowerMr.andMrs.R.H.HiteMs. Willene P. HoffmanMr. Kenneth F. HooperHouston Eye AssociatesEileen and Eugene HultMs. Velda JacksonMr.andMrs.RobertJacobyMichael and Judy JensonMr. Jerry T. KeelJaniceandRobertKellerPatricia and Dan KessnerMr. Oliver G. KissingerMr. Frank D. Kleinworth IIIMrs. Henriette B. Krause
Mr. Eugene KujawaDr.andMrs.LarryR.KuporMatthewLahmeyer,ODMr.MichaelLarsonMs.MariaL.LensMr.I.A.LernerMs.MarilynLewisMr.EdeltraudK.LloydLindaJ.andDennisO.MacyCarolyn S. and Michael H. ManaganMr. Hector MarinMs. Teresa Matlock and Mr.LarryLambertzMs. Patricia A. MaybinJudy S. and Michael V. McEnanyMs. JoAnn McEwanMr. and Mrs. J. Mitchell McMullenMr. George MimsLouandHerbMizisMLInteriors/Ms.MaryLou ShnidersonMrs. Dorothy V. MooreMs. Brigid P. MorganMs.GretchenZ.MottJane Maine and James W. MuellerMs.EthelJ.NelmsMr.andMrs.EarlG.NewmanLindaandWilliamL.NicksMaryandBobNiselyMs.MarieNishimotoMr. Dan O’ConnorDr.JohnC.O’LearyMs. Margaret PalaciosMr. Al PasekMr. Kenneth PaxsonJeanetteandLarryPayneMargaretandRobertPennMr.andMrs.R.E.Pennington,Jr.Ms. Joyce M. PhillipsBeverlyandRayPoltorakMs. Eva M. PonceMs. Sheila PrenowitzMr.RamseyD.PrenticeLt.Col.JoseL.Ramirez,USAFRETArleneandJackRawitscherMs.SandraR.RawlsMr.RobertE.ReederNancyM.andDougReeseMs.MargaretReyesTinaandTonyRojasMs.MaryJoRollinsMs.LanaSadlerMs.LilySanchezMs. Mary Ann ScardinoMs.DessieRaeShadowensMs. Iffat SheikhMs. Maxine SilvermanDr. Bobby and Mrs. Jo SimpsonMs. Carol A. SoileauMary K. and Philip SolariLindaandBillSteinerMs. Evelyn StewartMr.DavidR.SwensonCarole and James SydowMaryEllenandRichardM.TangeMr. John E. Tant IIIMr. John E. ThamesMr.andMrs.RichardS.ThomasMs. Joeanne Dee ThompsonMr.andMrs.RobertA.TownsendMs. Sue TriceMs.JudyTu-McNeelyMs. Claire TurcaMr. Ysidro Villarreal, Jr.Ms. Sandra C. Wallace Ms. Marian V. WilloughbyMs. Barbara WisecupM. Cullen and Suzanne WrightMs.LindaYoshimuraMr. Herbert YoungMr. Michael Yovan
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Ectopia Lentis is the dislocation or displace-ment of the natural crystalline lens. The lens is considered subluxed when it is partially displaced but remains within the lens space.
Ectopia lentis may occur after trauma or may be associated with ocular or systemic disease. As ectopia lentis may be the first sign of a more serious systemic disease, it is important to determine the etiology for appropriate patient manage-ment. Additionally, ectopic lentis can cause major complica-tions within the eye, including significant refractive shifts, pupillary block glaucoma, retinal damage, and blindness.
The most significant symptom of ectopia lentis is reduced visual acuity. Common visual disturbances include poor near vision due to loss of accommodation, poor distant vision due to astigmatism or myopia, and monocular diplopia. The degree of visual acuity reduction will vary with the degree of dislocation, the type of dislocation, and any other concurrent ocular defects. Minimal subluxation may lead to little or no loss of visual acuity, while disruption of the zonules, leading to increased curvature of the lens, may result in lenticular myopia and astigmatism.
Surgical management of ectopia lentis remains a challenge, as inherent defects in the lens capsule makes implantation of an intraocular lens difficult. As a result, many patients are managed with lensectomy/vitrectomy with optical rehabilitation with a contact lens. Indications for lensectomy include, but are not limited to:
•Lens-inducedglaucoma•Lensintheanteriorchamber,especiallyifthelens
is touching the corneal endothelium•Lensopacitythatismatureorhypermature•Evidenceoflens-induceduveitis• Inadequatevisualacuitynotcorrectablebyrefraction• Imminentcompleteluxationofthelens•Retinaldetachment
Multiplesurgicaltechniquesexistforsurgicalcorrectionofectopia lentis, each with its own limitations and associated complications.Techniquesinclude:
•Lensectomy/vitrectomywithacontactlensorspectacles•Artisaniriscliplens•Scleral-suturedposteriorintraocularlens• Implantationofin-the-bagintraocularlenswitha capsular tension ring
To learn more about this condition, please consult directly with your ophthalmologist. Photos courtesy of emedicine.medscape.comFor more information visit:http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1211159-overview
MEDICALCORNER
Ectopia lentis — Dislocated traumatic lens (cataract).
Ectopia lentis. Dislocated lens into the vitreous secondary to trauma.
EYE BALL 2016 — SAVE THE DATE!Our 2015 Eye Ball was a huge success! $266,000 was raised for the Houston Eye Associates Foundation and Prevent Blindness Texas, two non-profit organizations committed to preserving and restoring sight.
Many thanks to all of the volunteers for their hard work and dedication in putting together this annual event. Thank you also to the 2015 Event Underwriters:
Janet & Trent Balke • Byrd Interior ConstructionLynn & David Rizzo • Sabonghy Foundation/Morgan Stanley
Nancy & Kenneth Spitler • Sysco Corporation
Be sure to mark your calendars for next year’s annual Eye Ball: January 29, 2016. To learn more, contact Jessica Tegethoff at 713-558-8740.
WAYS TO HELP US HELP OTHERS
YOUR DONATION WILL HELP SUPPORT: $100 Vision-saving medication
$240 Pair of medically necessary specialty lenses
$400 Prosthetic eye
$765 Cataract removal surgery
$1,000 Glaucoma surgery
$1,200 Corneal or strabismus surgery
$1,500 Retinal detachment surgery
$2,500 Corneal transplant tissue
Physician and Medical Professionals’ time and services are donated. Surgery, facilities, medications, tissue and lens costs may vary based on patients’ needs.
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Looking for gift ideas for special celebrations or as an appreciation for someone? Consider giving the gift of restoring a person’s sight by making a donation to the HEA Foundation in honor or memory of someone. An acknowledgment note will be sent on your behalf for the gift in the person’s honor. See your Donation Multiply! Did you know many employers and foundations will support the community by matching charitable gifts made by their employees and retirees to local non-profit organizations? Contact your human resources or corporate giving departments to initiate the claim process to potentially DOUBLE your financial gift!
Please contact the HEA Foundation office at 713-558-8740 formoreinformationorifyouhaveanyquestions.
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HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATIONNEWSLETTER
SPRING 2015
R E C A P T U R I N G T H E I M A G E
HEA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to preserving and restoring vision to working poor adults and children on the verge of losing their eyesight by providing complete medical and surgical eye care services at no cost. Physicians and medical professionals donate their office time and surgical services while the HEA Foundation pays for the surgical center fees, vision-saving medications, ocular prosthetics, cornea tissue and any other ancillary service required for restored vision.
His livelihood is based largely on the art of capturing images through a lens – a video camera lens. While he controls the footage he shoots to produce marketing videos for his clients, what he could not control were his own two natural ocular lenses that allow himto see! Gary Heath, a video production professional,
fell victim to a rare condition in which the natural lenses in both of his eyes gradually became displaced – ultimately causing him to see nothing more than blurred images out of both eyes. Eye specialists call this a lens subluxation, where the miniature fibers or zonules thathold each lens in
place simply give out, allowing the lens to “fall” out of position and simply “float” freely in the eye.
When Gary first started noticing a deterioration in sight he visited a local optometrist in hopes of finding corrective lenses or some other solution. The optom-etrist,fearfulofwhatshesawduringherexam,quicklyreferredMr.Heathtoaspecialist–Dr.RichardOu,an ophthalmologist with Houston Eye Associates. Dr. Ou confirmed the findings and explained: “The lenses in both of Gary’s eyes had completely dislocated. His visionwasequivalenttopicturestakenbyacameramissing the front focusing lens. To correct this, we must replace his lenses and secure the new lens by placing
it in front of his pupil, instead of the traditional place-ment of a lens behind the pupil, due to the loss of the zonules.” This proce-dure was successfully accomplished in both of Gary’s eyes. (More information about this condition on the back cover – Medical Corner.)As a self-employed,
uninsured professional, one of Gary’s primary services is that of developing, shooting, and producing market-ing videos for a number of Houston’s small businesses. Dr. Ou informed him of the HEA Foundation and its commitment to helping working people that fall into the“insurancegap,”thosethatdonotqualifyfor government assistance, and do not have the resources to pay for a private health plan.
“I could no longer accept any video production projects due to my vision loss without some sort of corrective measuressoI’mmostgratefultoDr.RichardOuandthe HEA Foundation for providing me with the necessary eye surgery I needed to give me new lenses.NowIamabletocontinuesupportingmyselfand family through my video and related production ser-vices,” states Gary. “My lenses are permanently in place and my fluctuating vision loss has been eliminated. Many thanks to the physicians and staff who donated time and resources to make this happen for me.”
Gary Heath capturing video for a client.
Gary Heath and Dr. Ou before surgery.
“It had been about two years since I could see clearly. I thought I was seeing colors but after my eyes were fixed I realized that I wasn’t seeing colors at all. The colors were so vivid I was amazed. I will never take anything so important as my eyes for granted any more. I will never be able to thank you enough.” —Dianna G.
Ectopia Lentis is the dislocation or displace-ment of the natural crystalline lens. The lens is considered subluxed when it is partially displaced but remains within the lens space.
Ectopia lentis may occur after trauma or may be associated with ocular or systemic disease. As ectopia lentis may be the first sign of a more serious systemic disease, it is important to determine the etiology for appropriate patient manage-ment. Additionally, ectopic lentis can cause major complica-tions within the eye, including significant refractive shifts, pupillary block glaucoma, retinal damage, and blindness.
The most significant symptom of ectopia lentis is reduced visual acuity. Common visual disturbances include poor near vision due to loss of accommodation, poor distant vision due to astigmatism or myopia, and monocular diplopia. The degree of visual acuity reduction will vary with the degree of dislocation, the type of dislocation, and any other concurrent ocular defects. Minimal subluxation may lead to little or no loss of visual acuity, while disruption of the zonules, leading to increased curvature of the lens, may result in lenticular myopia and astigmatism.
Surgical management of ectopia lentis remains a challenge, as inherent defects in the lens capsule makes implantation of an intraocular lens difficult. As a result, many patients are managed with lensectomy/vitrectomy with optical rehabilitation with a contact lens. Indications for lensectomy include, but are not limited to:
•Lens-inducedglaucoma•Lensintheanteriorchamber,especiallyifthelens
is touching the corneal endothelium•Lensopacitythatismatureorhypermature•Evidenceoflens-induceduveitis• Inadequatevisualacuitynotcorrectablebyrefraction• Imminentcompleteluxationofthelens•Retinaldetachment
Multiplesurgicaltechniquesexistforsurgicalcorrectionofectopia lentis, each with its own limitations and associated complications.Techniquesinclude:
•Lensectomy/vitrectomywithacontactlensorspectacles•Artisaniriscliplens•Scleral-suturedposteriorintraocularlens• Implantationofin-the-bagintraocularlenswitha capsular tension ring
To learn more about this condition, please consult directly with your ophthalmologist. Photos courtesy of emedicine.medscape.comFor more information visit:http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1211159-overview
MEDICALCORNER
Ectopia lentis — Dislocated traumatic lens (cataract).
Ectopia lentis. Dislocated lens into the vitreous secondary to trauma.
EYE BALL 2016 — SAVE THE DATE!Our 2015 Eye Ball was a huge success! $266,000 was raised for the Houston Eye Associates Foundation and Prevent Blindness Texas, two non-profit organizations committed to preserving and restoring sight.
Many thanks to all of the volunteers for their hard work and dedication in putting together this annual event. Thank you also to the 2015 Event Underwriters:
Janet & Trent Balke • Byrd Interior ConstructionLynn & David Rizzo • Sabonghy Foundation/Morgan Stanley
Nancy & Kenneth Spitler • Sysco Corporation
Be sure to mark your calendars for next year’s annual Eye Ball: January 29, 2016. To learn more, contact Jessica Tegethoff at 713-558-8740.
WAYS TO HELP US HELP OTHERS
YOUR DONATION WILL HELP SUPPORT: $100 Vision-saving medication
$240 Pair of medically necessary specialty lenses
$400 Prosthetic eye
$765 Cataract removal surgery
$1,000 Glaucoma surgery
$1,200 Corneal or strabismus surgery
$1,500 Retinal detachment surgery
$2,500 Corneal transplant tissue
Physician and Medical Professionals’ time and services are donated. Surgery, facilities, medications, tissue and lens costs may vary based on patients’ needs.
HELP US BE GREEN by receiving this newsletter electronically. Provide us with your email address and the next issue will be emailed to you directly! Send an email [email protected] and list in the subject line, EMAIL NEWSLETTER.
Looking for gift ideas for special celebrations or as an appreciation for someone? Consider giving the gift of restoring a person’s sight by making a donation to the HEA Foundation in honor or memory of someone. An acknowledgment note will be sent on your behalf for the gift in the person’s honor. See your Donation Multiply! Did you know many employers and foundations will support the community by matching charitable gifts made by their employees and retirees to local non-profit organizations? Contact your human resources or corporate giving departments to initiate the claim process to potentially DOUBLE your financial gift!
Please contact the HEA Foundation office at 713-558-8740 formoreinformationorifyouhaveanyquestions.
M I S S I O NHouston Eye Associates Foundation is committed to preserving and restoring sight with comprehensive eye care surgeries, medications, and ancillary services for individuals in financial hardship; and supporting education and research initiatives for the benefit of the community.
7155OldKatyRoad,SuiteN100•Houston,Texas77024Phone:713-558-8740•Fax:713-395-1666
ARE YOU A BBVA COMPASS CLIENT?Help support the HEA Foundation by linking your account to HEAF’s Compass for a Cause account - 85604. BBVA Compass for A Cause will donate a portion from each of your check card transactions to HEA Foundation, at no cost to you!
NotaBBVACompassClient?OpenacheckaccounttodayandlinkyouraccounttoHEAF,andBBVACompasswilldonate$50 for every account opened. Go to http://partner.bbvacompass.com/offers/?id=85604&nm=houstoneye to learn more.
NopersonalidentifyinginformationwillbesenttotheHEAFoundationforlinkingyouraccount.
HOUSTON EYE ASSOCIATES FOUNDATIONNEWSLETTER
SPRING 2015
R E C A P T U R I N G T H E I M A G E
HEA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to preserving and restoring vision to working poor adults and children on the verge of losing their eyesight by providing complete medical and surgical eye care services at no cost. Physicians and medical professionals donate their office time and surgical services while the HEA Foundation pays for the surgical center fees, vision-saving medications, ocular prosthetics, cornea tissue and any other ancillary service required for restored vision.
His livelihood is based largely on the art of capturing images through a lens – a video camera lens. While he controls the footage he shoots to produce marketing videos for his clients, what he could not control were his own two natural ocular lenses that allow himto see! Gary Heath, a video production professional,
fell victim to a rare condition in which the natural lenses in both of his eyes gradually became displaced – ultimately causing him to see nothing more than blurred images out of both eyes. Eye specialists call this a lens subluxation, where the miniature fibers or zonules thathold each lens in
place simply give out, allowing the lens to “fall” out of position and simply “float” freely in the eye.
When Gary first started noticing a deterioration in sight he visited a local optometrist in hopes of finding corrective lenses or some other solution. The optom-etrist,fearfulofwhatshesawduringherexam,quicklyreferredMr.Heathtoaspecialist–Dr.RichardOu,an ophthalmologist with Houston Eye Associates. Dr. Ou confirmed the findings and explained: “The lenses in both of Gary’s eyes had completely dislocated. His visionwasequivalenttopicturestakenbyacameramissing the front focusing lens. To correct this, we must replace his lenses and secure the new lens by placing
it in front of his pupil, instead of the traditional place-ment of a lens behind the pupil, due to the loss of the zonules.” This proce-dure was successfully accomplished in both of Gary’s eyes. (More information about this condition on the back cover – Medical Corner.)As a self-employed,
uninsured professional, one of Gary’s primary services is that of developing, shooting, and producing market-ing videos for a number of Houston’s small businesses. Dr. Ou informed him of the HEA Foundation and its commitment to helping working people that fall into the“insurancegap,”thosethatdonotqualifyfor government assistance, and do not have the resources to pay for a private health plan.
“I could no longer accept any video production projects due to my vision loss without some sort of corrective measuressoI’mmostgratefultoDr.RichardOuandthe HEA Foundation for providing me with the necessary eye surgery I needed to give me new lenses.NowIamabletocontinuesupportingmyselfand family through my video and related production ser-vices,” states Gary. “My lenses are permanently in place and my fluctuating vision loss has been eliminated. Many thanks to the physicians and staff who donated time and resources to make this happen for me.”
Gary Heath capturing video for a client.
Gary Heath and Dr. Ou before surgery.
“It had been about two years since I could see clearly. I thought I was seeing colors but after my eyes were fixed I realized that I wasn’t seeing colors at all. The colors were so vivid I was amazed. I will never take anything so important as my eyes for granted any more. I will never be able to thank you enough.” —Dianna G.
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