COVID-19
In the midst of the chaos that has become the new “normal,” it’s important to remember our mission at Hawaiian Eye Foundation. We remain dedicated to promoting optimal eye care… Read More
3rd Annual Hawai’i Cataract Days: Mahalo Atherton Foundation, Aloha Laser Vision, Surgical Suites and Friends of Hawaii Charities
We celebrate our 3rd annual Cataract Days program with this year’s hosts, Aloha Laser Vision and Surgical Suites. HEF BOD Dr. Alan Faulkner volunteered his time, skills and staff to… Read More
HEF Executive Director, Darrah Kauhane Named Bizwomen.com Headliner
Hawaiian Eye Foundation’s Executive Director, Darrah Kauhane has been named a Bizwomen Headliner and featured on the Bizwomen.com website as a leader in the non-profit field. Bizwomen is… Read More
HEF is XOVA Grant Recipient to Develop a Sustainable Eye Care System and Transform Communities in Micronesia
“XOVA is an award program sponsored by Novartis Pharma AG. XOVA is intended for medical specialists who have devised initiatives that are expected to have significant impact on unmet needs… Read More
Hawai’i Eye Campaign 2019: Free Cataract Surgery for Hawai’i’s patients in need
Cataract Days III, free cataract eye surgery for Hawaii’s patients in need, is scheduled for March 11, 2019. Exams and clearance appointments will be scheduled prior to this date for qualifying… Read More
July 2018 Palau Mission with Mission Director Dr. Jeff Rutgard
For the 1st two weeks of July, HEF’s Mission Director Dr. Jeff Rutgard and assistant Corinne Spencer, paired up again for HEF’s annual mission to Koror. For nearly a decade,… Read More
St. Vincent & Dr. Brett Bielory Phaco Surgeries in August 2018
HEF has been asked to help with the backlog of cataract patients in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), and to teach phaco techniques to local surgeons. Dr. Brett Bielory… Read More
MSICS Training Mission – Dominican Republic
Our missions to Los Llanos, about an hour outside of Santo Domingo, are fueled by the passion of our local host, Ms. Olga Canto. The hospitality and hard work of… Read More
Inaugural Training Mission at the Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital (KSFH) in Cambodia, A Huge Success!
Our inaugural training mission at the Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital (KSFH) in Cambodia was a huge success! HEF was honored to work with Dr. Ngy Meng, Director of KSFH and Chairman of the National… Read More
Dr. Jeff Rutgard and ED Darrah Kauhane join Dr. Geoffrey Tabin and The Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP) in Arba Minch, Ethiopia
In mid-August 2018, Dr. Jeff Rutgard and ED Darrah Kauhane were invited to join Dr. Geoffrey Tabin and The Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP) in Arba Minch, Ethiopia. Those familiar with… Read More
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