Doctor Volunteers to Help Others See

By Britt on Dec 15, 2010 | In User Stories | 3 comments »

Dr. Srun in his Camo KSOs
Dr. Thomas Srun treats patients on his recent mission trip to India.

In this season of giving we are excited to share the inspiring story of Optometrist Dr. Thomas Srun. He volunteers his time to do mission work all over the world. His efforts help the blind see and help others see better. Oh, he is also a Vibram Five Fingers fan! Here is what he shared with us about one of his recent missions to India:

I work as an optometrist in DC and Maryland. I was selected to be one of the Optometrist to go on this mission trip in India to perform eye exams and to dispense glasses. We saw close to 10,000 patients in a matter of 8 clinic days. Part of our clinic was outdoors. Some days just seemed like it would never stop raining, but the clinic had to go on! Since I was in my Vibram KSOs, I always volunteered to be outdoors as it was easier for me to slush around in puddles of muddy water as I checked people's eyes. I'll definitely be bringing these on my next eye clinic in Jamaica in January and back to India in March!

Thanks!
Dr. Thomas Srun

What an amazing man! If you would like to help Dr. Srun support this great cause, go to his website and make a donation to the Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity of Pennsylvania (VOSH/PA) and help deliver site saving surgery around the world.

About the Author — Hailing from College Station, Texas (Home to Texas A&M!), I grew up running cross country. Believe it or not, I gave Justin the name for this site back in early 2009 but I didn't jump on the toe shoes bandwagon until a year later.
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Comment from: Mike [Visitor]
MikeUmm, why is half of his left foot missing in that main pic?
12/15/10 @ 12:46
Comment from: Britt [Member] Email
I think it is in a puddle of water.
12/15/10 @ 12:49
Comment from: DG [Visitor]
DGgod bless you!
12/15/10 @ 20:32