World Blindness Outreach

02/24/2026

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The 100th mission will bring volunteers to the Dominican Republic to do hundreds of eye surgeries on populations that normally wouldn't have access to eye care.

02/13/2026

Dr. Alley and the team joined the Salcedo Lions Club to honor the memory of longtime friend and devoted supporter, Jose Tabar. As highlighted in our 2025 newsletter, Jose passed away unexpectedly last spring. He was a highly respected pillar of his community.

02/13/2026

"Three Amigos" enjoying some downtime after a job well done!

02/13/2026

Another great day in the Dominican Republic. Thank you, team, for all your hard work!

02/12/2026

Day 3 in the Dominican Republic. If you see some familiar faces, it is become most of these WBO team members have been on many missions. Thank you for your dedication to helping others!

02/11/2026

The WBO team arrived safely in the Dominican Republic for the 30th mission to this country and 100th WBO mission! They were warmly greeted by the members of the Rotary Club of Salcedo. And now the work begins ...

01/27/2026

Dominican Republic - Here we come! The WBO team will be headed to Salcedo, Dominican Republic February 8-14th for the 30th mission to the Dominican Republic and the 100th WBO mission. Safe Travels!

Thank you to the following team members for volunteering their time and talents for this mission:
Albert A. Alley, M.D.
Cynthia Alley, M.D.
Drew Stoken, M.D.
Iftikhar Chaudhry, M.D.
Shavini Athukorala, M.D.
Cindy Poucel, RN
Ellen Dreibelbis, CRNP
Jodie Heishman, Surgical Technician
Robert Ramirez-Rodriguez, A Scan Tech
Bill Cluley, Equipment Technician
Larry Parks - Volunteer

02/20/2025

The official picture of the 2025 Dominican Republic mission team. Thank you!

02/20/2025

This kind gentleman pictured with Dr. Alley has provided transportation needs for the WBO team in the Dominican Republic for 29 years!! Thank you!

02/20/2025

Robert Ramirez-Rodriquez has served on many Dominican Republic missions as an A-Scan Technician. Thank you, Robert!

02/20/2025

Dr. Drew Stoken has volunteered for countless WBO mission. Thank you! Pictured with surgical technician, Jodie Heishman, and a patient who received life-changing cataract surgery.

02/20/2025

Dr. Cynthia Alley, assisted by Ellen Dreibelbis, performs Strabismus surgery for crossed eyes.