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Dr. Moes Nasser In front of Tanzanian clinic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dr. Moes Nasser, OD, was born in Tanzania, a country with few eye doctors.\u00a0 Sadly, professional eye care is beyond the reach of most Tanzanians, particularly those in rural areas. Suffering from poor eyesight himself as a child, Dr. Nasser\u2019s eyesight went uncorrected until an organization came to his village and fitted him with his first pair of eyeglasses.<\/p>\n

This gift of sight impacted him in such a monumental way, that he decided to pursue an education in optometry, graduating with his O.D \u00a0in 1982 from the University of Houston.<\/p>\n

Practicing in Houston, Texas for 37 years, with 3 practices in the area, he participates in both state and national optometric associations, and serves as Vision Source administrator for the South Houston area. He also served as a National Board Member for Optometry Giving Sight.<\/p>\n

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Optometry Giving Sight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Having never forgotten about the great need in his homeland of Tanzania, he has lead mission trips back to remote areas in Tanzania for the last ten eleven years, with the support of eye care professionals and corporate partners. Standard eye exams and eyeglasses are given to help prevent blindness and vision impairment.<\/p>\n

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Some of the children that Dr. Nasser has helped.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Dr. Nasser providing an eye exam.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In 2010, his leadership and vision took his Tanzania project to new heights, and funds were raised by doctors, patients and staff, culminating in the construction formation of the Bariadi Clinic, just miles from where Dr. Nasser was born. This mobile clinic, to be renamed Lake Zone \u201cRoshanali Nasser\u201d Outreach Clinic in September 2018, helps thousands of people receive much-needed eye care.<\/p>\n

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Roshanali Nasser\u201d Outreach Clinic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

ZEISS, a foundation owned company, has always had a passion for helping others and community outreach. We are proud partners of Optometry Giving Sight.<\/p>\n

We love finding inspiring stories that align with our core values and Dr.Nasser\u2019s touching and personal experience of helping others with the gift of clear vision is one we couldn\u2019t help but share.<\/p>\n

We\u2019d like to thank Dr. Nasser for sharing his inspiring story with us. If you would like to donate to Optometry Giving Sight fundraising page, click here to donate, \u00a0Optometry Giving Sight fundraising page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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