ASCRS Foundation's Robert Sinskey Eye Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia needs used, but reliable, diagnostic equipment; ASCRS Foundation qualifies for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) # 39783, largest donor payroll deduction plan; and ASCRS Foundation raises $40,000 for the Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Relief Fund.

1. ASCRS Foundation News
• Robert Sinskey Eye Institute,
Ethiopia, releases list of
needed diagnostic equipment
• ASCRS Foundation added to the
largest donor payroll deduction program
• $40,000 raised for Japan relief effort

2. Eye Institute Needs Diagnostic Equipment
The Robert Sinskey Eye Institute is on
pace to treat over 12,000 Ethiopians
in 2011. The increased patient
volume, however, requires
replacement of some old and/or non‐
functioning equipment. A complete
list of needed equipment can be
found at www.eyedonate.org.

3. Eye Institute Needs Diagnostic Equipment
Anyone interested in making a
tax‐deductible donation of
used equipment should
contact the ASCRS Foundation
at (703) 591‐2220.

4. Sinskey Eye Institute Equipment Needs
• Autorefractor
• IOL Master (v3 or later)
• Tono Pen
• Autoclave (medium size)
• SLT/YAG Laser
• OCT Imaging System

5. Foundation Added to Nation’s Largest Donor
Payroll Deduction List
Federal employees, including military
personnel, can now donate to the
ASCRS Foundation using payroll
deduction. The Combined Federal
Campaign (CFC) is the only donor
payroll deduction plan for federal
employees.
ASCRS Foundation‐designated CFC # 39783

6. Foundation Added to Nation’s Largest Donor
Continued…
2.8 million* federal employees
participate in “Open Season”
beginning September 1, each year and
may choose to donate to a CFC‐listed
charity. The ASCRS Foundation has
qualified for the largest designation –
National/International.
*Source: March 2009 US Census

7. $40,000 Raised at ASCRS 2011 meeting for
Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Relief Fund
ASCRS and ASOA members, staff,
vendors and exhibitors and their staff
contributed $40,000 during the
ASCRS*ASOA 2011 annual meeting
held in March in San Diego.
Major Corporate Supporters: Abbott Medical Optics, MicroSurgical
Technology, Audio Visual Management Group and Action Figures.

8. The ASCRS Foundation provides ongoing humanitarian eye care
through its permanent facility, the Robert Sinskey Eye Institute in
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The foundation also:
• Works with Project Vision to operate 3 cataract surgery training
centers in China,
• Funds important first‐step ophthalmic research studies through
an annual grants program and,
• Educates the public and press about the benefits of modern
ophthalmology through its www.eyesurgeryeducation.org
website.