Santa Barbara Surgery Center performs 10 free cataract surgeries — 4 insights

Santa Barbara (Calif.) Surgery Center performed 10 free cataract surgeries to underprivileged residents March 3, Noozhawk reports.

Here's what you should know.

1. The procedures were performed at the bequest of SEE International.

2. Five ophthalmologists, an anesthesiologist and several support staff members were present for the procedures.

3. SEE International helps provide sight-restoring surgeries to underprivileged individuals around the world.

4. In 2017, SEE International referred 29 patients to SBSC. The surgery center hopes to continue this trend in 2018.

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