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Orange County Eye Project is focused on providing care to underserved communities in Orange County, CA & the larger SoCal region.

👁️✨ Keep Your Eyes on the Prize This National Dessert Day! 🍰👓Happy National Dessert Day! Today is all about treating you...
10/14/2026

👁️✨ Keep Your Eyes on the Prize This National Dessert Day! 🍰👓

Happy National Dessert Day!

Today is all about treating yourself, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying your favorite sweet treat. However, your friends at Orange County Eye Project - Specialty Eye Clinic want to remind you that what is good for your body is also vital for your vision!

High sugar intake and uncontained calories can lead to systemic health issues like diabetes, which directly impacts your vision through conditions like diabetic retinopathy. To keep your eyes sharp and healthy, balance your treats with these three daily habits:

🥦 Eat well: Focus on nutrient-rich foods. Incorporate leafy greens, colorful fruits, and omega-3s that actively protect your retinal health.

🏃‍♂️ Exercise regularly: Staying active helps lower intraocular pressure and improves overall blood circulation to your eyes.

📊 Contain your calories: Enjoying desserts in moderation prevents blood sugar spikes and helps maintain a healthy weight.

Go ahead and enjoy that slice of cake or fruit tart today—just ensure you are pairing it with a healthy lifestyle routine!

📅 Is it time for your annual check-up? Don't lose sight of your health goals. Contact your eye doctor today to schedule your comprehensive eye exam.

💙 You’re part of the OCEP Family! 👁️✨From matching into professional school to receiving an award or reaching a meaningf...
10/12/2026

💙 You’re part of the OCEP Family! 👁️✨

From matching into professional school to receiving an award or reaching a meaningful milestone, we’d love to celebrate your journey with you!

Has your time at the Orange County Eye Project helped shape your path in healthcare, education, or service? We’d love to hear your story and celebrate your accomplishments with our OCEP community.

📩 If you’re comfortable sharing your story on our social media, email info(at)retinaglobal(dot)org with a short write-up and, if possible, a photo related to your milestone. A profile photo works, too!

Your journey inspires us, and your achievements make our OCEP Family proud. 💙

From Miami to Orange County! 🌴👁️Sepideh, a medical student at Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, joined us at the c...
10/11/2026

From Miami to Orange County! 🌴👁️

Sepideh, a medical student at Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, joined us at the clinic for the first time on Friday!

Sepi hit the ground running! She quickly familiarized herself with the clinic’s workflow, connected with the OCEP team, and learned what she needed to know to assist Dr. Ghosheh during patient visits. From helping patients into the exam room to presenting patient histories and documenting notes, Sepi jumped right in to support our team and help ensure that every patient receives the care, attention, and compassion they deserve. 💙

It was wonderful having you with us, Sepi! Thank you for bringing your enthusiasm and willingness to learn to OCEP. We look forward to seeing you back in the clinic soon!

📸 A glimpse into Sepi’s first clinic day, featuring Priya and America, alongwith with Kevin and Nilan in the inset photo.

| Advanced Eye Medical Group | FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine |

🥼✨ **Celebrating Alisa’s White Coat Ceremony!**Today, we celebrate Alisa, previously an Orange County Eye Project ( ) vo...
10/10/2026

🥼✨ **Celebrating Alisa’s White Coat Ceremony!**

Today, we celebrate Alisa, previously an Orange County Eye Project ( ) volunteer, who is now attending California Health Sciences University (CHSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine and taking the next steps toward becoming a physician! 🩺

Here's Alisa in her own words about how volunteering at OCEP helped shape her decision to pursue medicine:

💬 "Volunteering at OCEP played an important role in my decision to pursue medicine because it gave me meaningful exposure to real patients and patient care.

I remember feeling nervous during my first clinic shift because I did not know the workflow, but the staff was supportive and helped me become more confident. I gained experience communicating with patients, explaining different parts of the visit, and helping them feel more comfortable.

Some of my most meaningful experiences involved connecting with patients who did not speak English and finding other ways to communicate with them. Those interactions showed me how important patience and clear communication are in medicine and strengthened my desire to become a physician.

I would highly recommend this program to others who are interested in health careers."

❤️ At OCEP, we believe that caring for patients can inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. Alisa’s journey is a wonderful example of how volunteering can make a lasting impact - not only on the patients we serve, but also on the future of medicine.

Congratulations, Alisa, on your White Coat Ceremony! We are proud to have been part of your journey and wish you every success as you pursue your dream of becoming a physician. 🎉

Tomorrow's clinic is staffed by Dr. Jeffrey Joseph, Oculoplasty (Ophthalmic Plastic) Specialist with a practice in Newpo...
10/01/2026

Tomorrow's clinic is staffed by Dr. Jeffrey Joseph, Oculoplasty (Ophthalmic Plastic) Specialist with a practice in Newport Beach, who will be attending the clinic for the first time.

Dr. Joseph is also a donor to the OCEP program; his generous support has helped provide support to the oculoplasty services in OCEP.

Thank you so much for your support and help - we look forward to seeing you in the clinic tomorrow!

The clinic will be supported by OCEP personnel and volunteers. Thank you Ivonne, Isha, Dylan, America, Aidan, Samantha, Megan, and others.



Thank you Dr. Linda Huang, Retina Specialist at Kaiser Permanente in Downey, for your help and support for the OCEP cl...
09/27/2026

Thank you Dr. Linda Huang, Retina Specialist at Kaiser Permanente in Downey, for your help and support for the OCEP clinic. Your time and effort certainly makes a difference in the lives of patients who seek specialized help from the clinic.

We also would like to appreciate the OCEP personnel and volunteers who came by yesterday to help. Thank you Ivonne, Rene, Dylan, Prakriti, Amanda, Maddie, Adriana, America, Steven, Kean, Margaret, Aidan, Ashley, Ruby, Hope, Diego, Samantha, Chloe, Paola, Yadira, Jean, Linzy, Mischka and others.


Today's clinic with Dr. Hiba Khalil.Thank you Dr. Khalil for your help and support as always.Thank you also to everyone ...
09/09/2026

Today's clinic with Dr. Hiba Khalil.

Thank you Dr. Khalil for your help and support as always.

Thank you also to everyone who attended the clinic today. Appreciate the help from Isha. Maddie, Priya, Ruby, Aidan, Chelsea, Kim, Diego, Yui and others.


Please reach out to us if you wish to volunteer at the clinic. The email is info(at)retinaglobal(dot)org. ...
09/04/2026

Please reach out to us if you wish to volunteer at the clinic.

The email is info(at)retinaglobal(dot)org.






Friday's Clinic was staffed by Dr. Sarah Ahmed, Cataract and Glaucoma Specialist at Advanced Eye Medical Group in . D...
08/16/2026

Friday's Clinic was staffed by Dr. Sarah Ahmed, Cataract and Glaucoma Specialist at Advanced Eye Medical Group in . Dr. Ahmed was in the cliic to review the patients for surgery, to evaluate patients with glaucoma that need specialized care and to see her surgery patients.

Dr. Ahmed is one of the surgeons on the OCEP panel that perform surgeries regularly.

Thank you Dr. Ahmed for your time, commitment, expertise and teaching. We value that so very much.

Thank you to all the OCEP personnel and volunteers in the clinic to help support. Erika, Isha, Maddie, Priya, Kevin, Sophia, Catherine, Hope, Rakshana, Mischka, Meghana and others - we thank you for your time and commitment.






Today's OCEP Clinic was staffed by Dr. Jeffrey Eng, Retina Specialist at Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park, who was staffin...
08/16/2026

Today's OCEP Clinic was staffed by Dr. Jeffrey Eng, Retina Specialist at Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park, who was staffing the clinic for the first time.

Thank you so much, Dr. Eng, for your help and support. We appreciate your time and commitment.

Thank you to the OCEP personnel and the volunteers at the clinic today. The clinic cannot do what it does without you all. Appreciate your help: Ayaan, Amanda, Gerardo, Maddie, Meet, Sophia, Salma, Ashley, Hope, Katelyn, Nilan, Ruby, Nathalie, Vivian, Inaya, Safa, Emily, Yadira, Linzy, Janelle, Simren, and others.







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