Author Archives: Jack Sommerville

Visiting Physician Testimony: Dr. Garrett

For the past 25 years, I’ve been blessed to make  a cornea transplant mission trip to the same clinic in El Progreso, Honduras. There, I perform full-thickness cornea transplants and DSEK procedures, helping restore sight to those in need. I’m so grateful to Eversight Eye Bank for expertly preparing the corneas and to the selflessContinue reading “Visiting Physician Testimony: Dr. Garrett”

Vision and Stability: How CCSHH is Transforming Lives in the Community

Sara and Nohemy Villalobos are six year old twins who came to CCSHH from Jutiapa Atlantida. They came to the clinic originally when they were four years old because their  mother noticed they both had problems with their eyes. They had difficulty walking and their balance was poor. They were diagnosed with a condition called horizontal nystagmus,Continue reading “Vision and Stability: How CCSHH is Transforming Lives in the Community”

Maxine’s April 2024 Update

The end of February, several members of Vision for the Americas (who are also members of the CCSHH Board) attended the CCSHH annual board meeting in El Progreso.  During our time there, the clinic celebrated its 27th anniversary. It is in the process of a large expansion which will almost double the size of theContinue reading “Maxine’s April 2024 Update”