http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/All the latest news from AECPen-usFri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700Copyright 2012, Armenian EyeCare Projecthttp://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/08/03/The-Dangers-of-Diabetic-Eye-DiseaseDiabetes is on the rise around the world and so are its related diseases and complications. According to the World Health Organization, 10 percent of the world’s population is afflicted with diabetes. In some countries, the numbers and statistics risehttp://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/08/03/The-Dangers-of-Diabetic-Eye-DiseaseFri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/07/05/Giving-The-Gift-Of-SightThe core component of the Armenian EyeCare Project’s mission is to provide eye care to those who need it in Armenia. This cannot be done without the generous donations from people all around the world. Even small donations go along wayhttp://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/07/05/Giving-The-Gift-Of-SightThu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/06/28/WATCH-Armens-GlassesPoor vision affects people in every area of the world. Thankfully, having the proper prescriptive eyeglasses is one of the easiest ways to correct vision. However, for some people, eyeglasses remain unaffordable.http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/06/28/WATCH-Armens-GlassesThu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/06/28/The-411-on-CataractsEver hear of cataracts—a common condition that can lead to vision loss and blindness? In case you’ve been wondering exactly what’s involved in this condition- read more. http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/06/28/The-411-on-CataractsThu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/06/04/Connecting-Online-with-the-EyeCare-ProjectIn the last 20 years, the Armenian EyeCare Project has had thousands of success stories and has made huge strides in preventing and curing blindness and eye disease in Armenia. Now it’s easier then ever to stay connected and up-to-date with the amazing work of the EyeCare Project! Continue to check out this blog, or you can follow us on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. You can also sign up for our e-Newsletter. http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/06/04/Connecting-Online-with-the-EyeCare-ProjectMon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/05/31/WATCH-Like-Dominos-Doctors-Save-Sight-of-Six-Armenian-InfantsTwo years ago, the EyeCare Project launched a new initiative to eliminate infant blindness from ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity) in Armenia. ROP is a disorder where infants who were born premature tend to lose their vision and go blind. The program had world-class ophthalmologists from the United States, Australia and Armenia gather in Armenian city of Yerevan for a conference to train local physicians on how to diagnose and treat infants afflicted by this disease. http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/05/31/WATCH-Like-Dominos-Doctors-Save-Sight-of-Six-Armenian-InfantsThu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/05/22/Play-BallBut-Take-Care-of-Your-Eyes-Spring is in full gear and for many that means it’s time to play ball. Baseball and softball are national past times- enjoyed for over a hundred years. Interestingly, one thing that’s routinely overlooked is the proper eye protection http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/05/22/Play-BallBut-Take-Care-of-Your-Eyes-Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/05/18/Glaucoma-UpdateWe recently came across an interesting article in the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, which highlights new research on glaucoma.http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/05/18/Glaucoma-UpdateFri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/05/18/Donate-to-the-Eyecare-ProjectThe AECP has worked hard over the last twenty years to further our mission of providing affordable eye care while eliminating preventable blindness in Armenia. We are grateful to all those who have donated to the EyeCare Project, for those donations—big and small—have helped us http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/05/18/Donate-to-the-Eyecare-ProjectFri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/05/08/Thinking-of-Becoming-an-Eye-DoctorDr. Rogar Ohanesian, the Founder of the Armenian EyeCare Project, is not only the leader of an impactful organization with a twenty-year history, but he’s also a successful ophthalmologist. http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/05/08/Thinking-of-Becoming-an-Eye-DoctorTue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/04/24/Mariams-Story-Watch-How-We-Make-a-DifferenceMariam, for example, who at 6 years old, loved to draw like so many other kids her age. Starting when she was 3 years old, her eyes began to cross, and as she said in the video, she felt so bad about herself.http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/04/24/Mariams-Story-Watch-How-We-Make-a-DifferenceTue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/04/24/Volunteer-Spotlight---Dr-Richard-HillWe are grateful to the wonderful volunteers who are the backbone of the Armenian Eyecare Project. This month, we celebrate Dr. Richard Hill, a devoted AECP volunteer who inspires us with all that he accomplished on his 24 trips to Armenia. http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/04/24/Volunteer-Spotlight---Dr-Richard-HillTue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/04/10/Thanks-to-USAID-for-the-Feature-on-the-Armenian-EyeCare-ProjectWe were recently featured by USAID in an article that talks about the important work of the EyeCare Project. USAID and the AECP partnered from 2004 through 2011, during which time they worked together to strengthen primary health-care programs in Armenia.http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/04/10/Thanks-to-USAID-for-the-Feature-on-the-Armenian-EyeCare-ProjectTue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/04/03/3-Tips-to-Protect-Your-Eyes-this-SummerWith the official start of summer only a few weeks away, many of us are looking ahead and starting to plan a calendar full of summer fun. And while we’re used to taking preventative measures to protect our skin, don’t forget that it’s equally as important to protect your eyes from the sun.http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/04/03/3-Tips-to-Protect-Your-Eyes-this-SummerTue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/03/28/We-are-Grateful-for-our-VolunteersThe mission of the Armenian EyeCare Project is to eliminate avoidable blindness and to provide eyecare for all Armenians in need. Since we began over 20 years ago our impact has been felt far and wide.http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/03/28/We-are-Grateful-for-our-VolunteersWed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/03/28/A-Volunteers-StoryWhat does it mean to volunteer with the Eye Care Project? Hear directly from Michael Kapamajian, one of our talented volunteers.http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/03/28/A-Volunteers-StoryWed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/03/27/Armenian-Music-and-Dance--Listen-and-LookA long heritage and a complex history has created Armenia's distinctive cultural flavors. As Armenians love to entertain, it's no surprise that music and dance are an important part of the cultural heritage.http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/03/27/Armenian-Music-and-Dance--Listen-and-LookTue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/03/21/A-Tale-of-Two-Sisters-Anna-and-Sona-ShahverdyanSisters have a special relationship. They share secrets and family stories, laughs and giggles. But sisters share their struggles, too. Anna and Sona Shahverdayan, two sisters in Armenia are no different. http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/03/21/A-Tale-of-Two-Sisters-Anna-and-Sona-ShahverdyanWed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/03/14/Its-Save-Your-Vision-Month--Heres-HowIt's March – and you know what that means! Spring is just around the corner (hopefully). But did you know that March marks the American Optometric Association's Save Your Vision Month?http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/03/14/Its-Save-Your-Vision-Month--Heres-HowWed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/03/08/Meet-the-Father-of-Laser-Eye-Surgery-in-Armenia--Dr-Spartak-OhanyanDr. Spartak Ohanyan, the first to bring laser eye treatments to Armenia, has had no shortage of accomplishments and firsts in his career. And despite his successes, he says, "I don't really remember how it happened that I turned to ophthalmology.http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/03/08/Meet-the-Father-of-Laser-Eye-Surgery-in-Armenia--Dr-Spartak-OhanyanThu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/02/23/See-Our-ImpactWe're celebrating our 20-year anniversary in 2012. While we can spout off the statistics and projects we've done, we also feel that nothing can tell our story quite like our patients photos. Here are some of our favorite http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/02/23/See-Our-ImpactThu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/02/09/The-Eyecare-Projects-5-Point-ApproachDr. Roger Ohanesian's mission in Armenia, from the very beginning, was to eliminate preventable blindness. The program started with a small group of doctors traveling to Armenia each year, and from these trips, Dr. Ohanesian realized that to scale the mission, it was critical to create a comprehensive http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/02/09/The-Eyecare-Projects-5-Point-ApproachThu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/02/02/How-to-Prevent-Childrens-Eye-InjuriesMost children's eye injuries are preventable. Accidents happen all the time, but by taking precaution to ensure children's environments safe and supervised, you can dramatically reducehttp://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/02/02/How-to-Prevent-Childrens-Eye-InjuriesThu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/02/02/It-Adds-UpAs we look forward to celebrating our 20th anniversary this fall, we want to reflect on what we've accomplished over the last two decades. Fortunately, we have had more successes than we can count!http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2012/02/02/It-Adds-UpThu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2011/11/01/Like-Dominos-----Doctors-Save-Sight-of-Six-Armenian-InfantsThe EyeCare Project launched a new program to eliminate infant blindness from ROP—Retinopathy of Prematurity. Physicians from the U.S., Australia and Armenia gathered in Yerevan for a conference to train Armenian physicians and diagnose and treat infants.http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2011/11/01/Like-Dominos-----Doctors-Save-Sight-of-Six-Armenian-InfantsTue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2011/09/01/600-Armenian-Babies-in-Danger-of-Blindness-How-you-can-helpAECP TO ELIMINATE INFANT BLINDNESS. U.S. AECP Physicians, along with a team of experts from throughout the U.S. traveled over the weekend to gather in Yerevan to launch their ROP Initiative to eliminate infant blindness in Armenia. http://www.eyecareproject.com/blog/2011/09/01/600-Armenian-Babies-in-Danger-of-Blindness-How-you-can-helpThu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700