Randy Katz, M.D., Florida Eye's Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment & Macular Degeneration Specialist, recalls one soldier in particular who lost his vision secondary to a retinal detachment. After the retinal surgery the soldier's vision was restored and he was able to serve his tour of duty in Iraq. "These men and women are dedicated and driven and we truly need to stop and give thanks and recognize their efforts – not just during the holidays, but always."
Barry Schechter, M.D., the Institute's Refractive Cataract, Glaucoma, Cornea and External Disease Specialist concurs with Katz. "This is the least we can do for our soldiers who are unselfishly putting the needs of our country in front of their own. We welcome anyone – patients of ours or not, to stop by and drop off items and letters of encouragement for our troops."
Forgotten Soldiers, a not-for-profit corporation, was established in 2004 to continually encourage the men and women who are abroad fighting for our nation by inspiring hope, strength and courage while soldiers are separated from loved ones, families, and friends.
Forgotten Soldiers Outreach sends care packages filled with necessary supplies and letters of encouragement to our deployed soldiers. The most needed and appreciated items that the soldiers request are listed in our press release in the newsroom section of our website (located in the navigational bar). Items may be dropped off during regular business hours at three of the four Florida Eye locations – Boynton Beach, Boca Raton and Wellington.
For more information please call gwen at (561) 736-5050 or send an email to gwen@fleyedocs.com.
