Welcome to Operation Sight

Our Board of Directors

Our team of dedicated professionals, volunteers, and supporters work tirelessly to bridge the gap between visual impairment and access to adequate eye care.

Our Mission

We believe that sight is not just a physical ability; it's a gateway to independence, productivity, and a better quality of life. By eradicating financial barriers that stand in the way of vision restoration, we aim to ensure that no one is left behind due to the inability to afford necessary eye treatments.

Join us in our mission to bring the gift of clear vision to those in need. Together, we're creating a community where every individual has the opportunity to see the world with clarity and hope.

Our Founders

In September 2011, a group of visionary social entrepreneurs recognized a pressing need to restore vision for uninsured South Carolina residents unable to afford cataract surgery. Esteemed physicians, Dr. John Boatwright, Dr. Paul Herring, and Dr. Kerry Solomon, motivated by a community challenge, spearheaded the Operation Sight project.

Their initiative inspired and rallied a team of volunteer healthcare providers—surgeons, surgical staff, ophthalmologists, optometrists, anesthesiologists, and various other healthcare professionals and administrators—to generously offer their time and expertise to this noble cause.

At present, Operation Sight boasts a team of over 80 dedicated volunteers, including skilled Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Anesthesiologists, eye care technicians, surgery schedulers, and essential support staff. Together, their collective efforts have facilitated over 750 surgeries since the organization's inception, marking a remarkable journey of restoring sight and transforming lives.