AOA Foundation fund provides relief for doctors of optometry after disasters
The Sept. 24 letter, by Kyle Eaton, O.D., who practices in North Carolina to Optometry Cares ®—The AOA Foundation , provides a snapshot of the stress doctors experience when a disaster hits.
Dr. Eaton, who had weathered previous hurricanes in 1999 and 2016, was jolted by another in September 2018: Hurricane Florence. Upon arriving at his practice, he found water-soaked carpet and floating debris inside. "It was the first time I ever felt utterly numb and at a loss," said Dr. Eaton, facing long waiting lists by overwhelmed water restoration and construction contractors.
OFDR Stories Bring Hope After Disaster
Former Optometry For Disaster Relief grant recipients voice their stories after disaster
Field Notes: Florida doctor recounts hurricanes Helene, Milton
Media reports describe “devastating” winds, rain and flooding as Hurricane Milton makes landfall—how a Tampa Bay area doctor comes to terms with not one but two hurricanes in as many weeks.
AOA Foundation emergency appeal for Helene-ravaged states
In the devastating path forged by Hurricane Helene, shell-shocked residents & AOA members are putting their lives back together.