Orange County Eye Project

11/15/2025

✨ OCEP Free Eye Surgery Day! ✨

Yesterday, our team including the Surgeon Dr. Faris Ghosheh, OCEP and Surgery center staff, Volunteers, and Partner clinics came together to restore sight and improve lives — at no cost to the patient.

From pre-op counseling to the final check-out, every person played a meaningful part in making this day possible.

We are grateful for the compassion, skill, and teamwork that power the OCEP mission.

To our patients — thank you for trusting us with your care.

To our Surgeon and his team at Advanced Eye Medical Group, volunteers and partner clinics who referred the patients to us — thank you for giving your time, expertise, and hearts.

Together, we’re creating brighter tomorrows. 💙👁️

11/14/2025

OCEP Volunteer Alert! 🚨🤍

Meet Gaby, who joined our front office team just a few months ago and has already become an essential part of the OCEP family.

With her incredible work ethic and dedication, Gaby has taken on coordination of OCEP’s Free Surgery Program — a role that requires compassion, organization, and constant communication. She identifies patients who need surgery, works closely with community clinics to help them get medically cleared, explains procedures to patients and their families, and keeps the surgery center updated regarding anesthesiology review and scheduling with our operating surgeons.

On surgery days, you’ll find her in the OR, supporting the surgeon and the patient before and after the procedure — making sure each patient understands their instructions and medication regimen. 🌟

And she doesn’t stop there. Gaby also volunteers in the clinic, learning new skills every week — from taking vitals and doing intake to checking visual acuity and measuring eye pressure.

From Day 1, when she arrived with a notebook ready to learn, she has been organized, meticulous, and fully committed.

Gaby is passionate about becoming a physician, and as she moves through the process of medical school interviews, we have no doubt she will be a hardworking, compassionate doctor who truly cares for every patient she serves.

Thank you, Gaby, for everything you do — and for the person you are. 💙👁️

11/13/2025

11/13/2025

Teaching in the Clinic 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️📚

One of the most rewarding parts of participating in the OCEP Eye Clinic is the opportunity to teach and mentor medical and pre-medical students. Watching students develop their clinical skills, learn to communicate with patients, and start connecting the science they study with the people they serve is incredibly fulfilling.

In the pictures, Dr. Kavita Rao, M.D, teaches aspects of eye examination, OCT findings and possible treatment with the volunteers, Cielo, Shreya, Amanda and Michelle, who were shadowing her in the clinic, while Yurixi helps with scribing.

Each clinic brings fresh perspectives and meaningful discussions that remind us why we chose medicine — to learn, to teach, and to care.

Thank you to all the students who bring their curiosity and enthusiasm to the clinic each week. You inspire us just as much as we hope to inspire you! 👁️✨

11/12/2025

A big thumbs up to our wonderful OCEP Clinic volunteers! 👍

Amanda, Michelle, Shreya and Maddie in this picture highlight the dedication, teamwork, and cheerful attitude that our volunteers bring to the clinic, which makes a lasting difference for our patients and community. We deeply appreciate the time, compassion, and skill each volunteer brings to the OCEP mission.

Thank you for showing that care and kindness are at the heart of quality eye care. 👁️💙

11/11/2025

Today we honor the brave men and women who have served our country.

Your service, strength, and sacrifice remind us what true commitment looks like.

From all of us at OCEP, thank you for protecting our freedom and inspiring us with your courage. ❤️🤍💙

11/11/2025

👁️‍🗨️ Do your patients with thyroid disease have bulging eyes?

They may have Thyroid Eye Disease ( ) — also known as Graves’ Ophthalmopathy, an condition that affects the muscles and tissues around the eyes, often linked to an overactive gland.

Our Oculoplastic Specialists are here to help.

If you’re a community clinic, endocrinologist, or primary care physician, please refer your patients for a free evaluation and guidance on treatment options.

📞 Call us: (714) 494-4085
📠 Fax: (877) 882-0425



Pic below shows a patient with Thyroid Eye Disease. (c) Medpage Today

11/10/2025

Each person in the OCEP Clinic plays a vital role.

In this photo, Ivonne, our Clinic Manager, helps the patient understand Dr. Kavita Rao’s findings and recommendations, while Yurixi carefully documents the details in the progress chart.

We strive to provide our patients with as much information and education as possible — even using an eye model to help explain their condition and treatment options.

Thank you, Dr. Rao, for your time and care. And thank you, Ivonne and Yurixi, for your dedication and invaluable support in the clinic!

11/10/2025

Huge thank you to Dr. Kavita Rao for your help and support on Friday — we’re so grateful for your time, guidance, and care for our patients.

And of course, thank you to all our wonderful volunteers who make each clinic day possible. Your dedication and teamwork help us continue providing compassionate eye care to our community.

11/09/2025

Our Clinic Family in Action! 🌟

Every clinic day is powered by amazing volunteers who come to learn, grow, and provide eye care to our patients — sharing their time, skills, and heart. Behind it all are a few key people who make sure everything runs smoothly and that our care always meets the highest standards.

While Noemi leads as our OCEP Manager and Ivonne as our Clinic Manager, many others jump in to help organize and guide the clinic when they can. Even if they’re not there every time, their efforts keep everything on track and ensure our patients get the care they deserve.

📸 Here, Fabiola checks the computer for a patient, while Yurixi and Angelica share a quick chat before the clinic starts — just one example of the teamwork and connection that keep our program strong.

Thank you to everyone who helps make our clinic a place of compassion, learning, and care. 💙





Photo by Susan Davis.

11/08/2025

An important part of the OCEP Clinic is our commitment to teaching, learning, and doing.

In this photo, Sergio — an Ophthalmology Tech at a retina practice — describes Engineering's OCT machine to Amanda, a premed student, while Amber, a med student, listens in.

In the next picture, Amanda observes closely as a patient's eye is being scanned to learn both the technique and how to interpret the scan results.

It’s moments like these that highlight how hands-on learning helps bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and clinical practice. 👁️📚









Photo by Susan Davis

11/06/2025

Dr. Kavita Rao, an ophthalmologist in private practice in OC, will be our Provider in the OCEP clinic tomorrow.

Dr. Rao has been to the clinic previously. Thank you so much for your help and support, Dr. Rao.

We appreciate the help and support from eye care specialists who come from not just OC but also from LA, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. Thank you so much to your support and help.

The same goes for Volunteers, who are equally instrumental in us providing the specialized care we do in the clinic. And they come from far and near! Thank you to each and every volunteer who has walked in the OCEP door to serve, to help, to make a difference.