Orbis
Dr. David Patton
Hi Friend,

This Friday, we’re celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. David Paton—a visionary ophthalmologist whose bold ideas helped launch Orbis and our Flying Eye Hospital more than 40 years ago.

Dr. Paton believed that the best way to improve access to eye care was by training local eye teams, an idea that remains at the heart of our mission today. His passion, energy, and belief in teaching others transformed global eye care and inspired generations of health professionals.

Click here to read the New York Times obituary >>

Click here to watch the segment on Sunday Today with Willy Geist, part of the Today Show on NBC >>

Dr. Paton helped launch Orbis, but it’s supporters like you who keep his vision alive. Without your commitment, his legacy—and our mission to improve access to eye care globally—would not be possible. 

Thanks

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