VER's first project with Hospital de Apoyo II-2
Hospital de Apoyo II-2 reported on the 2023 pediatric strabismus surgeries, including patient evaluation and post-operative care.
Official hospital report for 2023 (opens in a new tab)VER International
Specialist eye care, built around local partnership.
VER organizes eye-care projects with host hospitals and local health teams, including pediatric surgery and vision screening for adults and children. Our current work is centered in Sullana, Peru.
Robert G. Martin IIFounded in his memory
Robert G. Martin II
Robert's first service trip to Ecuador as a teenager began a lifelong commitment to helping communities access health and vision care in Central and South America.
VER was established in 2015 to carry that commitment forward. His enthusiasm, dedication, and sense of humor remain part of the organization's foundation.
Read our storyHow VER works
What VER brings to each project.
Host teams identify the need. VER assembles qualified volunteers and coordinates the equipment, supplies, and travel logistics the work requires.
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Pediatric eye surgery
Specialist teams support evaluation and surgery for children selected with local clinical partners. Current surgical work is focused on strabismus.
02Vision screening
Optometrists assess visual acuity and help identify who may need refraction, glasses, or further local follow-up.
03Refraction and eyeglasses
Refraction determines the prescription a patient needs. Screening projects include optometric supplies and glasses for distribution.
Shared clinical work
Local teams lead the care. VER brings specialists and resources.
Hospital and Ministry of Health teams identify children for care and manage the local clinical process. VER contributes qualified volunteers, equipment, supplies, and project logistics.
Read about VER's approachUpcoming project
Sullana, September 30 through October 5, 2026.
VER is preparing for its third pediatric strabismus surgery project in Sullana with local partners. The current goal is surgery for up to 50 children identified by local Ministry of Health partners.
Pre-surgical clinics are scheduled for September 30 and October 1, followed by surgical days from October 2 through 5. The team is coordinating the remaining staffing and project details with local partners.
VER returned for a second project
The hospital reported on local staff working alongside visiting specialists.
Official hospital report for 2025 (opens in a new tab)Preparing for the next project
The upcoming project includes two clinic days and four surgical days. VER is coordinating the remaining staffing and project details with local partners.
Volunteer board
A volunteer board grounded in clinical and project experience.
VER's board guides clinical direction, project planning, governance, finance, fundraising, and volunteer coordination.
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Help build the 2026 team.
VER is currently recruiting an eye-experienced scrub tech and a PACU nurse for the 2026 project. Donations help fund clinical supplies, equipment, and essential project operations.