• Cropsey
  • Semby
  • Pons
  • Yoder

It was an incredible blessing to be able to go to the COS this past year. I work in a very secular environment in the Northeast. I had no idea there were so many Christian ophthalmologists working together to bring glory to God. It was a great encouragement to my soul to participate, and it brought new fervor to the ministry God has placed me in during my residency and for His future plans of medical ministry in Africa as a missionary. The networking that took place there will be a lifeline to many serving the Lord all over the world. I am very grateful to all of those who made my time at COS possible through a generous travel grant.

Dr John Cropsey
Wills Eye, Philadelphia

It is with gratitude and grace I remember last year’s COS meeting. It was my second meeting, and once again I was reminded of why I want to be an ophthalmologist. When I went the first time I was seriously considering if I could continue as an ophthalmologist and be a devoted Christian. Living in maybe the most secular country in the world, claiming to believe the bible has a price. Thank you all you good folks that helped me attend COS. Thank you for lifting a banner of hope among Christians in the ophthalmology profession. May God Bless You All.

Dr Johan Semby
Sweden

Coming from dry and dusty Africa, to COS 2008 in Callway Gardens, was akin to stumbling upon an oasis: An oasis rimmed with flowers. The fragrance of Christ was everywhere. This is a precious interlude in the long journey through our professional lives. We ought to avail ourselves of moments like this more often.

Dr Jonathan Pons
Sitecki, Swaziland

It was a pleasure learning from fellow believers who are attempting to follow Jesus by providing compassionate, excellent eye care to needy people around the world

Paul Yoder, MD Harrisonburg, VA

Annual Meeting

Last Updated on Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:57

 

The Society has an annual meeting which features a combination of excellent scientific papers and spiritual presentations. An attempt is made to have all of the lectures presented by ophthalmic physicians, since we seem to relate more closely with others from similar backgrounds. So that the meetings will appeal to the entire family, special Bible-based programs are provided for the spouses, as well as programs and activities for children. A special invitation is extended to medical students, house officers and fellows to apply for waiver of regisration fees, evening meals, and hotel accommodations as the Lord provides, to encourage young doctors and their families to come and be strengthened both professionally and spiritually. These grants are also extended to medical missionaries or anyone in need.

 

A meeting or prayer breakfast is also held at AAO, ASCRS and ARVO.

 

Our 2008 Annual Meeting was held July 31 - Aug 3, 2008 at Callaway Gardens at Pine Mountain, GA.

Highlights included: Geoff Tabin speaking on quality, efficiency and self sustainability of cataract missions, Glenn Strauss on the Mercy Ships and new initiatives, Janet Davis and John Kempen on Uveitis and Brad Farris on praying with patients.

 

The 2009 Annual Meeting was held at the Crowne Plaza Resort at Hilton Head Island from July 30 - Aug 2, 2009.

Highlights included:  Ed Wilson speaking on pediatric cataracts in the developing world, MMI executive director Willie Hunter speaking on sustainability, a first ever 3D small incision skills transfer course led by Glenn Strauss, Jonathan Tsai speaking on faith in a medical practice.

 

The 2010 Annual Meeting will be held in Cincinnati at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza from July 29th - August 1st.

Wcincinnati hiltone will be highlighting local medical missions in the U.S. along with topics efficiency and handling complications on the mission field during the mission days.

A special session at the Creation Museum in northern KY will highlight creation and the eye.  Dr. Jim Gills will be sharing about the epigenome.  Stay tuned for more details.