AEC’s medical team Our professionals

AEC deploys Dutch medical teams: ophthalmologists, surgery assistants and coordinators. During three-week missions, they visit local hospitals in order to provide intensive ophthalmic training to their 'own' doctors and nurses. In close collaboration, eye care is provided in outpatient departments and as many blind patients as possible are operated directly.

The expertise and skills of team members must meet high standards. However, physical and mental aspects are also taken into account during selection and deployment. The working conditions are heavy due to a high working pressure in an often hot, humid climate.