A PUBLICATION OF THE ARMENIAN EYECARE PROJECT AECP sight THE WAR AND OUR FIVE CENTERS IN FIVE THE LEGACY OF SIGHT RESPONSE YEARS Two modest men give 2021 An attack on Artsakh rocks Our new Regional Eye Center generous bequests and allow SUMMER the Armenian community. We in Yeghegnadzor opens, our sight-saving programs to respond with emergency and marking five regional centers continue for generations to NEWSLETTER ongoing aid. p.4 in Armenia in five years. p.8 come. p.13

Rebuilding Together A Stronger Armenia Is In Our Future

ELIMINATING PREVENTABLE BLINDNESS IN ARMENIA AND MAKING QUALITY EYE CARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL 2 AECP THE ARMENIAN EYECARE PROJECT

The Armenian EyeCare Project

Founded in 1992 11 AECP Goes Virtual

THE ARMENIAN EYECARE PROJECT 10

Founder and President

Roger V. Ohanesian, MD

Board of Directors

Michael Aghajanian

Archie Cholakian Richard Hill, MD Elinar’s Story John Hovanesian, MD

Lisa Kalustian David Keligian 4 13 Meredith Khachigian

Barry Kuppermann, MD

Thomas Lee, MD

Jack McHale Legacy Mark Mynhier Sightof Khodam Rostomian, MD Michael Sahakian Our Promise Gloria Sefton To Armenia NEWSLETTER AECP 3

A Message from Our Founder CONTENTS AECP Goes Virtual TO OUR 04 Our Promise to Armenia AECP FAMILY: How we’ve responded to the many effects of war 06 Launch of Vision Referral Program THANK YOU! Meeting the increased need for vision care in Armenia

Dear AECP supporters and friends, 07 Enhancement of Low Vision Center The year 2020 will be considered one of the most trying Offering hope to visually impaired soldiers and civilians times for people in history. As a global pandemic raged on, another tragedy hit Armenia in particular: an attack on 08 Regional Eye Center in Artsakh and later a war leading to thousands of deaths, countless injuries and displaced families seeking refuge. Yeghegnadzor Opens Marks fifth Regional Eye Center developed in five years Despite the immense challenges of the past year you — our dedicated community of supporters and friends — rose to the occasion and touched us with your willingness 10 Elinar’s Story to help. A child refugee from Artsakh has her sight restored Because of your support, the Armenian EyeCare Project was able to organize both emergency relief efforts and 11 Going Virtual in 2020 ongoing relief programs to meet the increased needs for AECP hosts annual fundraiser and conference virtually vision care in post-war Armenia. for first time This has included urgent treatment for wounded soldiers and civilians during and immediately following the 12 Strengthening Mental Health war; the launch of our Vision Referral Program to most Treating PTSD and other stress disorders post-war efficiently care for those injured and the expansion of our Low Vision Center to offer aid to the increased number of Armenians with vision loss. You can find the details of 13 The Legacy of Sight these developments, and many more updates from our Two modest men give generous bequests organization, in the pages ahead.

For now, I would like to offer my sincere thanks to you 14 Remembering Those We Lost — our AECP family — for making all this possible. As we work to fulfill Armenia’s heightened eye care needs and AECP remembers board members and dear friends continue our mission, I realize this progress would be impossible without your help. There is still much to do 15 From the Desk Of: but I am confident we can reach Armenia’s full potential AECP Country Director Nune Yeghiazaryan shares her with you by our side. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for Armenia. thoughts With immense gratitude, 16 Alcon Gives In-Kind Alcon donates essential medical equipment to AECP

Roger V. Ohanesian MD Founder and President 4 AECP THE ARMENIAN EYECARE PROJECT

OUR PROMISE TO ARMENIA

“ When we heard about the war, my wife [a nurse] and I left our four children with their grandparents and took off to Artsakh. The second we arrived the flow of patients with serious eye trauma began. We didn’t even have time to change into our scrubs.” – AECP Chief Surgeon Dr. Asatur Hovsepyan NEWSLETTER AECP 5

ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 powerful explosions rocked Artsakh, an ethnic enclave 2020 Sept. 27 home to hundreds of thousands of Armenians. TIMELINE ATTACK ON ARTSAKH Azerbaijan had begun Azerbaijan launches violent air and attacks across the region, ground attacks on Artsakh, targeting targeting and destroying Armenian civil­ians and propelling homes, businesses, Armenia’s military­ to act. schools, hospitals, historic monuments and other critical Sept. 28 infrastructure. As a result more than half of the civilian EMERGENCY CARE IN CLINICS population of Artsakh – AN INFLUX OF WOUNDED mostly women, children and Wounded Armenian soldiers begin getting transported to the elderly – were displaced Malayan Oph­thalmological Center in Yerevan for emergency care. as they fled for safety. Over The facility’s Trauma Department gets transformed into a full- 5,000 Armenian soldiers were fledged military hospital as physicians, including AECP killed and countless were Fellows, work nonstop to treat the injured. wounded. Oct. 1 Emergency Relief Efforts AID PACKAGES TO SOLDIERS AND REFUGEES Since the first day of the war, the Armenian EyeCare Project Oct. 12-17 AECP distributes its first care (AECP) has been providing packages to frontline soldiers as aid to alleviate the pain and MEDICAL AID well as families displaced from FOR SOLDIERS suffering for the thousands Artsakh.­ Items include food, water, of Armenians affected. With AECP Chief Surgeon Asatur clothes, blankets, over-the-counter resounding support from Hovsepyan arrives in Artsakh medication and toys for children. our donors and unwavering to provide emergency medical commitment from our doctors aid to Armenian soldiers badly and staff, our organization wounded in the war. has been able to offer a Oct. 15-30 coordinated response in this emergency, utilizing our EYE SCREENINGS established infrastructure, FOR REFUGEES equipped clinics and trained medical staff. Nov. & On AECP organizes eye screen­ings for refugee families in­cluding children Dr. Asatur Hovsepyan, AECP’s CONTINUING EFFORT aboard our Mobile Eye Hospital. Chief Surgeon, was among SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT Those who need additional care the first physicians to respond TO FACILITIES such as surgery, laser treat­ment or to the need for a skilled eye AECP provides much-needed medical prescription glasses will receive surgeon and volunteered to supplies and equipment to medical it – all at no cost. work in the makeshift military care facili­ties across Armenia. hospital in Artsakh. Working aboard the AECP’s Mobile Eye Hospital for the past 20 years, Dr. Hovsepyan has gained Dr. Hovsepyan saw up to 50 the hospital, which was in a had to perform emergency extensive surgical experience soldiers a day and treated safe zone because the main surgery using what basic that was invaluable on the injuries ranging from pieces hospital was being targeted equipment was available. front lines. But even with of shrapnel in soldiers’ eyes by Azeri missiles,” Dr. Despite the conditions, these skills, he admitted that to aluminum-like particles Hovsepyan said. “At times, surgeries went well and the injuries sustained in this undetectable on X-ray to more a team of doctors worked on patients could then be recent war are severe and severe cases where eyes one patient as many areas of transported to the Malayan previously unseen due to were irreversibly damaged the body needed care. Every Ophthalmological Center in new-age weapons, including due to explosions and drone doctor was doing their best Yerevan for follow-up care. cluster bombs, which cause strikes. to save as many lives as There, the Center’s Trauma terminal damage to the eyes. possible.” Department had become a “Doctors and patients were military hospital and staff During his time in Artsakh, crammed in one room of In some cases, Dr. Hovsepyan worked nonstop to ensure 6 AECP THE ARMENIAN EYECARE PROJECT wounded soldiers received clinics both in Armenia and Continuation of Care was initially overwhelmed immediate attention. Artsakh. with the wounded — was Despite challenges from the standing next to Armenians Two AECP Fellows, Dr. In addition to medical pandemic and war, we were once again in times of trouble. Armine Gharakeshishyan, outreach, since the start of also able to follow through Like all Armenians around Head of the Neuro-Orbital the war, our staff has worked with our plans for 2020 the world, we, the collective Department, and Dr. Georgi tirelessly to offer further and uphold our promise to AECP, with our physicians, Grigoryan, Head of the support where needed. continue to offer quality eye staff and dedicated donors, Trauma Department helped Several shipments of first aid care in Armenia. Our fifth were heartbroken and driven provide urgent eye and medications, warm clothes Regional Eye Center, located to help. And as we joined face reconstruction for the and other necessities were in Yeghegnadzor, welcomed our efforts to provide critical injured soldiers. “We were delivered to soldiers and its first patients in October. assistance for this conflict, working around the clock given to refugees. Women, As well, we were able to securing aid, medication and to provide immediate care children and the elderly hold our 18th International supplies to those affected by to our soldiers as any delay displaced from Artsakh Conference, virtually for the the war, we were humbled and could result in the need for a have received food, clothes, first time, advancing medical overwhelmed with gratitude prosthesis at a later stage,” blankets and more. As well, education, the cornerstone of for all the support received Dr. Gharakeshisyan said. refugees have received eye our programs. from our faithful friends and exams on our Mobile Eye supporters. Because of you, Ongoing Relief Efforts Hospital and follow-up care It is symbolic that decades we have been able to keep like surgeries, laser treatment after the first war in Artsakh, our promise to Armenia and In addition to treating and eyeglasses when needed the AECP — which was born bring sight to Armenian eyes immediate eye trauma, the – all at no cost. out of the crisis in 1992 when even during the most trying AECP also quickly realized Armenia’s healthcare system of times. that many soldiers wounded in the war would need long- term, follow-up care to LAUNCH OF VISION recover their sight, including orbital implants and ongoing REFERRAL PROGRAM assistance at our Low Vision Following the recent Artsakh War the need for vision care in Center. With this in mind – and Armenia has increased due to injuries sustained by soldiers through the generous support and civilians. To effectively address this increased need for of Operation Armenia by care, the AECP has established a Vision Referral Program. UCLA – we launched a Vision Referral Program, facilitating For nearly 30 years our or- media and other communi- the highest quality eye care ganization has provided eye cation avenues to identify by connecting specialists care to hundreds of thou- injured Armenians in need of in Armenia and abroad to sands of Armenians in need. care, the AECP will be able discuss cases and offer the Following the recent Artsakh to more promptly and effi- best treatment solutions. War in September, the need ciently provide the required for vision care in Armenia treatment and rehabilitation Well-known in Armenia’s has drastically increased due for these injured Armenians. medical community as a to injuries sustained from consistent supporter, the blast burns, explosion debris The goal of our Vision Refer- AECP also received many and other damage-causing ral Program is to facilitate requests for aid from medical substances. The majority of the best possible eye care facilities in the country so they those affected have been sol- for those who have sus- too could address the urgent diers though civilians have tained optical injuries during needs of wounded Armenians. been hurt as well. the war by connecting them Thanks to our efforts, with specialists in Armenia hundreds of ophthalmic To continue fulfilling Ar- for clinical evaluation (first- equipment, surgical supplies menia’s vision care needs, time assessment or second and eye implants were the AECP has established opinion) and determining donated to eye clinics across a Vision Referral Program their best treatment options. Armenia. We also played to effectively and prompt- These treatments may take a key role in coordinating ly address requests sub- place in Armenia or abroad, donations of much-needed mitted by people and/or as appropriate and deter- medical equipment outside organizations on behalf of mined by the specialist in of eye care, from supplies for an injured person or by the Armenia in consultation with abdominal surgeries to ear, injured person themselves. specialists outside of Arme- nose, throat and dental tools, By broadening the referral nia when needed. as well as equipment for process and utilizing social Cont’d on pg. 18 NEWSLETTER AECP 7 ENHANCEMENT OF LOW VISION CENTER IN ARMENIA

THE RECENT ARTSAKH War has had many disastrous repercussions for Armenia. One of them is the rise of visually impaired people in the country, both soldiers and civilians. Since last November, our Low Vision Center has seen a dramatic increase in the number of patients with ocular damage from explosions and other injuries sustained during the war. Caused by heavy munition blasts, the ocular trauma is both dire and complex, often leaving patients with little to no vision at all. Those considered lucky to have avoided complete blindness need access to regular low vision services to maintain what remains of their sight.

The AECP’s Low Vision Center, located at the Kanaker-Zeytun Medical Center in Yerevan, has recently ramped up its services by obtaining A patient being seen at the AECP Low Vision Center in Yerevan additional equipment, including specialized optical low vision continue to live and life skills like specialized and non-optical devices, to productive lives despite their computer programs for the continue helping an increased loss of sight. visually impaired. Low vision The Low Vision number of patients. In addition can hamper daily activities to the updated equipment, Directed by Dr. Ani Gevorgyan, like reading and driving but it Center established in partnership with a group the Low Vision Center has is not the same as blindness since there is still some by AECP in 2006 is vision in the eye that may undergoing major LOW VISION CARE OFFERS HOPE be improved with the use of special devices and lifestyle enhancements to FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED aids. continue meeting of Boston-based low vision been treating individuals The AECP’s Low Vision the growing needs professors, the AECP is who experience loss of sight, Center currently treats over of the population also organizing a series of which cannot be corrected 7,000 patients a year but online training sessions for with eyeglasses, contact we expect that number to including soldiers local low vision specialists lenses, medication or surgery, rise in the next few years as and occupational therapists since 2006. wounded soldiers with eye and civilians to help them master new trauma require low vision wounded in the techniques in the field of low The only clinic of its kind in services, prosthetic eye vision. These services and the Caucasus, the Low Vision replacements and search for recent Artsakh War. tools, such as vocational and Center works with patients new possibilities to partially life skills training, ensure who suffer from impaired sight restore their sight. that patients suffering from and teaches them vocational Cont’d on pg. 20 8 AECP THE ARMENIAN EYECARE PROJECT

Spitak John and Hasmik Mgrdichian REGIONAL EYE AECP Regional Eye Center CENTER IN LORI

YEGHEGNADZOR Gyumri SHIRAK TAVUSH Ijevan John Ohannes Khachigian Haig Boyadjian OPENS AECP Regional Eye Center AECP Regional Eye Center

ARAGATSOTN KOTAYK

Lake Sevan

ARMAVIR GEGHARKUNIK Yeghegnadzor Yerevan ARARAT Vahakn Aglamishian The Vahakn Aglamishian AECP Regional Eye Center in Yeghegnadzor marks AECP Regional Eye Center the fifth Regional Eye Center developed by the Armenian EyeCare Project in Armenia AECP Office Education Center Subspecialty Clinics Pfizer Wet Lab Low Vision Center Center of Excellence – Infants & Children VAYOTS DZOR LOCATED IN THE CITY of Yeghegnadzor in the Vayots Dzor province of Armenia, GEORGIA RUSSIA the Vahakn Aglamishian AECP Regional Eye Center Caspian SYUNIK was opened October 2020, accepting its first patients and AZERBAIJAN making quality eye care more ARMENIA Kapan ARTSAKH accessible to the thousands AECP Kapan TURKEY Sea Our Regional of Armenians living in the Regional Eye Center Eye Centers region. program We began our initiative IRAN to develop Regional Eye was created Centers throughout Armenia to enhance in 2015 when we launched our Five-for-Five campaign – sustainable developing five Regional Eye access to quality Centers for $5 million in five AECP Chief Surgeon Dr. Asatur Hovsepyan performs years. The eye clinics would surgery at an AECP Regional Eye Center in Armenia eye care for the be established in regions throughout Armenia where the AECP Kapan Regional Eye keep our promise to Armenia population in the they were needed most based Center was opened in Kapan and develop five Regional various regions on population and need of (Syunik province) in 2017 and Eye Centers in five years – care. the fourth, the John Ohannes bringing eye care to hundreds of Armenia Khachigian AECP Regional of thousands of Armenians The first clinic, the Haig Eye Center, was opened in across the country who Boyadjian AECP Regional Gyumri (Shirak province) in otherwise would not have Eye Center, was opened in 2018. quick and easy access to this Ijevan (Tavush province) in care. It is a milestone we were 2015; the second, the John With the fifth clinic – the unsure we could accomplish and Hasmik Mgrdichian Vahakn Aglamishian AECP due to the coronavirus and AECP Regional Eye Center Regional Eye Center – now recent unrest in the region, was opened in Spitak (Lori open in Yeghegnadzor, we but we worked through these province) in 2016; the third, are thrilled we were able to challenges in the name of NEWSLETTER AECP 9 Despite the challenges of 2020, the AECP Spitak was able to open our fifth Regional Eye John and Hasmik Mgrdichian Center in Armenia last fall! AECP Regional Eye Center

LORI

Gyumri SHIRAK TAVUSH Ijevan John Ohannes Khachigian Haig Boyadjian AECP Regional Eye Center AECP Regional Eye Center

ARAGATSOTN KOTAYK

Lake Sevan

ARMAVIR GEGHARKUNIK Yeghegnadzor Yerevan ARARAT Vahakn Aglamishian The Vahakn Aglamishian AECP Regional Eye Center in Yeghegnadzor marks AECP Regional Eye Center the fifth Regional Eye Center developed by the Armenian EyeCare Project in Armenia AECP Office Education Center Subspecialty Clinics Pfizer Wet Lab Low Vision Center Center of Excellence – Infants & Children VAYOTS DZOR

GEORGIA RUSSIA

Caspian SYUNIK

AZERBAIJAN ARMENIA Kapan ARTSAKH AECP Kapan TURKEY Sea Regional Eye Center

IRAN

bringing eye care to the these clinics – furnished with staff in the region to provide We are thrilled at this great many Armenians who were the most up-to-date medical high-quality eye care services accomplishment of opening counting on us for care. equipment – provide free eye to the region’s population. our fifth Regional Eye Center care services to the socially Most recently, Chief Surgeon in Armenia and marking “The Regional Eye Centers vulnerable and also offer and Medical Director of the the culmination of our program was created to paid services to those who AECP’s Mobile Eye Hospital, ambitious project. Because enhance sustainable access can afford treatment thus Dr. Asatur Hovsepyan, visited of our Regional Eye Centers, to quality eye care for the securing larger access for the Yeghegnadzor clinic to accessibility to eye care is population in the regions of patients and sustainability of train and discuss cases with no longer a challenge to the Armenia and to revitalize the centers.” local ophthalmologist Dr. hundreds of thousands of the regional eye care system Iveta Shirinyan. Our AECP- Armenians living in the many through the establishment Governor of Armenia’s trained physicians continue regions throughout Armenia and continuous operation of Vayots Dzor province, Mr. to train local doctors and and we are closer at fulfilling secondary level eye centers Ararat Grigoryan, praised the medical staff in the regions our mission to provide quality in five regions throughout AECP’s initiative to establish to ensure that the highest eye care to every child and the country,” AECP Country an ophthalmological center quality of medical services is adult in the country. Director Nune Yeghiazaryan in the Vayots Dzor province being provided in the regional said. “Through the years, and to train local medical centers. 10 AECP THE ARMENIAN EYECARE PROJECT

ELINAR’S STORY “Now my daughter can see much better,” Elinar’s mother said. “Due to her poor vision Elinar was experiencing some difficulties at school but after her surgery she studies much better. I am so thankful to the AECP for providing this support!”

Child Refugee from Artsakh Has Sight Restored

early age to save the child’s vision. In Elinar’s case this precious time would be irreversibly lost if not for the support of the AECP. The staff at our Armenia office helped Elinar’s family with the required paperwork and Elinar was able to receive her much-needed surgery and was also given high- quality intraocular lenses — all at no cost.

After cataract surgery Elinar’s vision has improved Elinar (right) pictured here with her mother and baby brother exponentially. “Now my daughter can see much ELINAR IS ONLY seven seek refuge. The war forced year ago but that they could better,” Elinar’s mother years old but she has them to leave their native not afford the care needed to said. “Due to her poor vision already experienced the village of Getavan while fix her sight. Elinar was experiencing horror of war. The morning Elinar’s father stayed back to some difficulties at school of September 27, 2020 protect their homeland. Familiar with the Armenian but after her surgery she Elinar woke up to the sound EyeCare Project and our studies much better. I am of bombs going off near her Due to the stress Elinar many programs in Armenia so thankful to the AECP for home. Missile attacks from began having nightmares the psychologist referred providing this support!” Azerbaijan were targeting and needed support from Elinar’s family to our peaceful settlements in a therapist. During one of organization. During Elinar’s Elinar is happy too. She Artsakh, where Elinar and her visits the psychologist eye exam, AECP Physician plans to celebrate her her family lived. Within a few noticed that Elinar had a Dr. Ruzanna Harutyunyan restored vision by enjoying hours Elinar, alongside her problem with her eyes. The identified a congenital cataract her favorite books. “Now I mother and three siblings, family said Elinar’s vision had in the girl’s right eye. Such can read my favorite fairy were heading to Armenia to begun to deteriorate about a cases require surgery at an tales,” she says with a smile. NEWSLETTER AECP 11 GOING VIRTUAL IN 2020

As the world went virtual in 2020, so too did the AECP. Our organization hosted two of our biggest annual events – our end-of-year fundraiser and yearly medical conference – virtually for the first time. Both were a big success.

Virtual Benefit November 22, 2020

THERE WERE NO long experiences and see how ballgowns and five-course the AECP was helping them dinners but the most through such a difficult time. important feature of our annual fundraiser was still On Sunday November 22, palpable: the desire to do good 2020 we shared with our for the people of Armenia and friends and supporters all provide critical relief at a that our organization was time when the country and its doing in Armenia to help people needed it most. and what we needed to to raise nearly $250,000 from (AECP) and Children’s continue our critical care in hundreds of contributions. All Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) On the heels of the violent the country. From following of these funds are now being in collaboration with strikes on Artsakh that led to refugee families as they used to continue our relief the Ministry of Health of war in the region, our annual received eye screenings and efforts for those impacted by Armenia, the World Diabetes fundraising event took on follow-up care in our Mobile the war. Without your support, Foundation and a number a different role in 2020: to Eye Hospital to interviewing our current work in Armenia of medical associations specifically raise funds to our doctors and staff to would be impossible. in Armenia, began on provide emergency relief hear how they were treating September 23, 2020 with for the civilians and soldiers injured soldiers and civilians Virtual Conference what was intended to be a affected by the war. and getting much-needed February 15-18, 2021 two-week virtual event. medical supplies and other Within a few weeks of resources to families, our Typically held in Yerevan, However, on September hearing what was going on Virtual Benefit acted as a lens Armenia, our annual 27, 2020, with the launch in Armenia, our videographer to see what was happening in medical conference looked of violent attacks along Art Simon booked a flight Armenia and an opportunity a little different this time the border of Artsakh and to the country to document to lend a helping hand. as we moved our series taking into consideration the what was happening in real- of talks and presentations priorities of the healthcare time. Though he could not As always, our donors online. The AECP- system in Armenia at the safely visit Artsakh, Art met responded with open arms. CHLA 18th International time, we decided to postpone with many refugee families in With friends tuning in from all Conference, organized by the the remaining days of our Armenia to talk of their recent over the country, we were able Armenian EyeCare Project Cont’d on pg. 22 12 AECP THE ARMENIAN EYECARE PROJECT

A PARTNERSHIP WITH CHLA STRENGTHENING MENTAL HEALTH IN ARMENIA

WITH THE DOUBLE ca, Asia and Europe, we strive date their knowledge on the challenge presented to alleviate the incredible leading international trends by the COVID-19 pan- stress among Armenians and in mental health manage- demic and the recent present effective coping ment. By incorporating mod- Artsakh War, the people of mechanisms to support the ern approaches like podcasts Armenia and Artsakh have population of Armenia. with CHLA experts and Arme- been going through an enor- nian mental health profes- mously stressful and trying Through our joint efforts, a sionals, leveraging the online A decade-long time and many of them need comprehensive course con- educational platform and ex- professional treatment to sisting of 38 lectures on so- panding the project’s reach by collaboration overcome these challenges. cial reintegration and family targeting a variety of age between the support services; non-phar- groups, the project delivers By providing educational re- macologic assistance with tangible and effective results Armenian sources and training opportu- post-traumatic stress disor- while continuing to focus on EyeCare Project nities for mental health pro- der (PTSD); grief and be- further expanding its curricu- fessionals, an expanded reavement; prevention of sui- lum development. If you & collaboration between the Ar- cide; and secondary trauma would like to learn more menian EyeCare Project management have been de- about our joint Mental Health Children’s (AECP) and Children’s Hospi- veloped and published. The Project alongside CHLA and Hospital tal Los Angeles (CHLA) aims content of the courses is how you can help, please con- at addressing the current based on international repu- tact us at 949-933-4069 or Los Angeles needs of the population relat- table resources and is useful [email protected] has recently ed to psychological trauma for various groups dealing and mental health issues that with people who are under- expanded arose from the Artsakh War going stress and psychologi- About Children’s Hospital LA its reach to and the pandemic. cal trauma. The courses have been published on the Online Children’s Hospital Los Ange- strengthen In the scope of this project, Pediatric Educational Net- les (CHLA) has been named our organization alongside work (OPEN), a digital learn- the best children’s hospital in mental health in CHLA have partnered with a ing platform that has been California and among the best Armenia. group of organizations and developed through the col- in the nation for clinical excel- specialists, including the Ar- laboration of the AECP and lence with its selection to the menian American Mental CHLA and is provided to all prestigious US News & World Health Association (AAMHA), Armenian caregivers in the Report Honor Roll. CHLA is Armenian Mental Health Insti- field of mental health free of home to The Saban Research tute (AMHI), Armenian Psy- charge. Institute, one of the largest cho-Oncology Association and most productive pediatric (APOA) and the Yerevan State In addition, a series of train- research facilities in the U.S. University Center of Applied ing sessions has been organ- CHLA is also one of America’s Psychology. Together with in- ized for medical profession- premier teaching hospitals ternational and local partners als, mental health specialists, through its affiliation with the and colleagues, including social workers, education Keck School of Medicine of about 20 Armenian diaspora specialists and school admin- the University of Southern members from North Ameri- istrators to enhance and up- California. NEWSLETTER AECP 13

IS THE LEGACY OF SIGHT PLANNED Two modest men give generous bequests GIVING RIGHT FOR YOU?

With a simple planned gift you can help the AECP ful- fill its mission in Armenia and have a huge impact in peoples’ lives. Making a planned gift is meaning- ful and easy — and allows your generosity to last for generations.

A planned gift to the AECP will ensure that our organ- ization continues its life- Two donors who both led modest lives will leave an extraordinary impact on long mission to eliminate countless residents in Armenia through their bequests. preventable blindness in Armenia and offer quality According to Mioara, Agla- Though Aglamishian nev- eye care to every child and mishian was compelled to er made it to Armenia, a adult in the country. help the people of Armenia piece of him will now be in because of his family’s own the country forever. To cele- From naming the AECP tragic experience during the brate Aglamishian’s life and in your will, to charitable Genocide. Aglamishian, she commitment to Armenia, the trusts, retirement plan said, carried the burden of the AECP has named our newest gifts and gift annuities, Armenian Genocide deep in eye center in his honor. The there are many giving op- his soul. His father and aunt Vahakn Aglamishian AECP tions to choose from. Your Vahakn Aglamishian had been the only two sur- Regional Eye Center, which financial advisor or attor- vivors of the Genocide from opened last fall and is located ney can help you better Vahakn Aglamishian of Farm- their entire extended family, in Yeghegnadzor, will allow understand all of your op- ington Hills, Michigan, was the comprised of nearly 30 mem- thousands more Armenians tions and their benefits. type of man who would buy bers. His father was taken to in this region to have quicker the cheapest car on the lot but an orphanage in Bucharest, and more efficient access to Your lasting legacy and whose heart was full of love Romania, where he would eye care year-round. compassion can guarantee and generosity for the people settle, meet his wife and start that the AECP’s sight-sav- of Armenia. That was proven a family of his own. Mioara says the legacy that ing programs continue for tenfold when, upon his pass- Aglamishian leaves behind years to come while also ing, Aglamishian bequeathed Born in Bucharest in 1946, Va- fits his character perfectly. being able to provide you over $950,000 to the Armeni- hakn Aglamishian ultimately “Vahakn was such a humble with financial benefits. an EyeCare Project to be used moved to the U.S. and worked man living such a humble to help children and adults in as an engineer in the auto- life,” she says. “But he left a Speak to your financial Armenia in desperate need of motive industry. Still he con- big impact on many people. advisor or attorney to see eye care. tinued to keep his devotion to He was like a hidden pearl. if planned giving is right his Armenian heritage close How precious he was! All he for you. Learn more about “He felt giving to people in to his heart. He had thou- wanted was to be a help to his how impactful planned need was most important,” sands of books about Arme- people.” giving can be at: Aglamishian’s close friend nia and constantly read about and neighbor, Mioara, said. the country’s affairs. He also With his generous bequest, “His heart belonged to the planned to visit Armenia but there is no doubt Aglamishi- www.eyecareproject.com/ children and people of Ar- got too sick and was not able an will be an enormous help planned-giving menia and he dedicated his to make the trip. whole life to this cause.” Cont’d on pg. 17 14 AECP THE ARMENIAN EYECARE PROJECT IN MEMORIAM:

AECP REMEMBERS BOARD MEMBERS AND DEAR FRIENDS JAMES MOURADICK HAYK James Mouradick served on said. “He always had unique YERTISYAN the Board of Directors of the ideas and would often push us Armenian EyeCare Project for to think outside the box.” several years and aided im- We were shocked and measurably in raising money Jim’s favorite quote was by au- saddened by the news of for our organization, both in thor James Lee Burke: “People Hayk Yertisyan, a great the early years of the AECP and are what they do, not what they friend to the AECP, passing throughout his life. say, not what they think, not away on May 9 after what they pretend to be.” This contracting COVID-19. He “Jim was very imaginative and was Jim’s life mantra and one was 48 years old. constantly thinking of different he strived to follow every day. ways to raise money for our or- Jim passed away late 2020. He AECP Founder and ganization,” AECP Founder and will be missed by all of us at the President Dr. Roger President Dr. Roger Ohanesian AECP. Ohanesian met Hayk when he visited Armenia for the first time. Haik had recently finished MARION PALANJIAN his military service and acted as a guide, driver, Marion Palanjian served on Marion will also be remem- translator and all-around the Board of Directors of bered for her one-of-a-kind expert on Armenia’s the Armenian EyeCare Pro- personality. “She was just a de- emerging technology field. ject for more than a decade light,” AECP Founder and Presi- and helped our organization dent Dr. Roger Ohanesian says. Hayk always made time considerably in fundraising “Marion was always so pleas- to connect with the AECP and procuring much-needed ant to be around and well-liked over the years, even when items for our medical needs by everyone who crossed her life got busy. We remember in Armenia. This included the path. We will miss her smiling with great affection his critical in-kind donation of in- face and bright personality.” visit to California and dustrial tires for our Mobile his time with Roger and Eye Hospital, which she and Marion passed away on Janu- Roger’s wife, Eileen, while her husband, Jerry, provided ary 16, 2021. She will be sore- attending a technology to the AECP on several occa- ly missed by our entire AECP course in Irvine. sions as it was needed. family. He married Tatevik (née Galstian) in 2001 and their twins, Hrant and Arpi, GARY NAMAN were born 17 years ago this past March. His love Gary Naman served on the ganization,” AECP Founder and for his wife and family Board of Directors of the Arme- President Dr. Roger Ohanesian was deeply felt. Hayk was nian EyeCare Project and was said. “He was a constant, con- very intelligent and in his very involved both as a board sistent donor and someone you understated, unassuming member and donor. could always count on.” way he was a quiet, steady presence in a world where “Gary did a lot for the Armenian Gary passed away on March 14, that is a rare gift indeed. EyeCare Project and we will 2021. He will be terribly missed. Our hearts go out to his forever be grateful for his at- family. tention to the needs of our or- NEWSLETTER AECP 15 A HEARTFELT THANKS TO ALL OUR 2020 DONORS! Benevity Ms. Cynthia G. Aghamianz Bilezikian Family Foundation Individuals Bequests Mr. Robert A. Abadjian Mr. Vartan A. Aghazadian Carnegie Corp. Daughters of Vartan - Grand Ms. Angela H. Abadjian Mr. and Mrs. Aris Aghazarian Mr. Vahakn N. Aglamishian Council Mr. Kevork N. Abazajian Mr. Hachig A. Aghjayan Ms. Arden M. Giligian Davis Dental Davis Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Abedian Dr. and Mrs. Vicken Aghjayan Ms. Melina B. Hampikian Glaukos Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Abrahamian Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Aghjian Mr. Minas Minasian GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Ms. Ida Abrahamian Mr. Samuel J. Agigian Jirair S. & Elizabeth Hovnanian Ms. Araks Abrahamian Mr. and Mrs. Kevork Agopian Family Foundation Dr. Eli A. Adamian Mr. Michael W. Agopian Johnson and Johnson Ms. Evelyn Adi Mr. and Mrs. Agop A. Agopian John G. Ajemian Charitable Foun- Mr. Yenovk Y. Adjoyan Mr. Ed Aharonian Organizations, dation Mr. and Mrs. Aram S. Adourian Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ajemian Kirk Kerkorian Estate Foundations Dr. and Mrs. Zaven A. Adrouny Mr. Robert Ajemian Kosciusko County Community & Companies Foundation Mr. Aram Afarian Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Akellian Pledgeling Foundation Mr. Herman Afaryan Ms. Lani Aker 3 M’s St. Mary Armenian Church Sarkisian Foundation Dr. Rouben V. Aftandelians Ms. Laura H. Akgulian Alcon Triple X - Golden Gate Chapter Ms. Tania Aftandilians Ms. Ann Akgulian Allergan Triple X - O.C. Chapter Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Agbabian Mr. and Mrs. Ara A. Akian Americans for Armenians United Glass Dr. and Mrs. Levon Agdere Ms. Margaret S. Akian Armenian International Foundation United Nation’s Women’s Guild Mr. and Mrs. Saboo Aghababayan Ms. Gladys Akillian Armenian Memorial Church Verizon Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Aghajanian Mr. Levon Akopdzhanyan Armenian Renaissance Association Mr. and Mrs. Artin K. Aghajanian Ms. Michele Akopian FROM THE DESK OF: AECP Country Director Nune Yeghiazaryan shares her thoughts

In early 2020 we learned of going well. We had adjusted the first Coronavirus cases to the situation of the pan- in Armenia. It seemed noth- demic and organized the con- ing worse could happen. The ference as a big online event number of cases was rising with hundreds of participants and our country’s health from 20 countries. It seemed care system was being chal- we had forgotten the night- lenged every day. We knew mare of the war from 30 years this was a global catastro- past but news of the attack phe and we would feel its took us back to that time and We organized humanitarian has had. But with the belief consequences for a long our lives were, once again, aid for Artsakh families, a that our hard work, unity and time. changed forever. medical mission to Artsakh by trust in the future will be our our chief surgeon, the provi- guiding stars, we continue We did not imagine, howev- Our attention immediately sion of much-needed medical our work toward a brighter er, that aside from the fight shifted to the war and the dire equipment and supplies to Armenia. Armenia experi- against a deadly virus, 2020 needs of the wounded Arme- ophthalmic hospitals in Arme- enced genocide over 100 would have more surprises nian soldiers, their families nia and more. Armenians years ago and has gone for the Armenian people. But and those who came to Arme- from Artsakh remain the through many hardships it did. This time, it was a war nia for refuge. Our typical rou- center of our attention as we since that time. But we con- in Artsakh against peaceful tine and daily activities continue to organize special tinue to put our faith in civilians. changed. Whatever we did we programs for them, assist the peace, stability and the value were thinking of our fellow healthcare system in Artsakh of human life. We believe our We were in the middle of our Armenians who were fighting and much more. voices will be heard and we, International Conference, and praying for their right to- as Armenians, will continue which had started just a few ward self-determination, free- Today we are fully aware of our journey in the world as a days prior. Everything was dom and a secure life. the great losses Armenia stronger Armenia. 16 AECP THE ARMENIAN EYECARE PROJECT

Ms. Ophelia Alabakoff Mr. and Mrs. Garbis G. Andonian Mr. Leo Arkelian Mr. Bob Babajian Ms. Anait Alabyan Mr. and Mrs. Serosh A. Andranian Mr. and Mrs. Levon A. Armen Mr. Oksen E. Babakhanian Ms. Karen Alajajian Mr. Harry Anjoorian Ms. Jeanne D. Arnold Mr. and Mrs. John Babakian Mr. and Mrs. Michael Alekian Mr. Bedros Anserian Mr. and Mrs. Mihran A. Aroian Mr. and Mrs. Vartan Babayan Dr. and Mrs. Raymond Alexanian Mr. and Mrs. Edward Apelian Mr. and Mrs. Van M. Aroian Mr. Richard K. Babayan Mr. and Mrs. Greg Alexanian Mr. Alec Apelian Mr. Armen R. Aroyan Ms. Adrienne Babigian Dr. and Mrs. Moorad K. Alexanian Mr. and Mrs. Ned Apigian Ms. Deana Arsenian Mr. and Mrs. Aileen R. Babigian Ms. Adrienne G. Alexanian Dr. and Mrs. John Apisson Mr. and Mrs. Donald Arslanian Ms. Linda S. Babikian Ms. Nadia Ali Ms. Alice Apkarian Mr. Ara Arslanian Mr. and Mrs. Sarkis A. Babikian Mrs. Zepure Z. Aliksanian Mr. and Mrs. Richard Apkarian Jr. Dr. Silva A. Arslanian Mr. Allen Babroudi Mr. and Mrs. Mark Aljian Ms. Paulette Apkarian Ms. Joyce Arsnow Ms. Jennifer Bacon Dr. and Mrs. John M. Aljian Mr. Adam Arakelian Ms. Susan Artinian Mr. and Mrs. Greg S. Badalian Mr. Steve S. Almasian Mr. David J. Arakelian Dr. Raffi S. Arzoomanian Mr. Edmon Badmagharian Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Altounian Mrs. Barbara Arakelian Ms. Susan Arzoumanian Mrs. Cecilia Badolato Mr. and Mrs. Gaspar Alvandian Ms. Lusin Arakelyan Mr. Henry Asatourian Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bagdasarian Mr. John Alverian Mr. Jora Arakenian Mr. Khatchig L. Asdourian Mr. Alfred M. Bagdasarian Mr. Sanji Alwis Ms. Mary A. Aranosian Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Aslanian Mr. and Mrs. Vlad A. Bagdasarian The Honorable Michael R. Amerian Mr. and Mrs. Vahan Arargil Mr. Richard Aslanian Ms. Nazaly Bagdasian Mr. Robert Amirkhanian Mr. and Mrs. Ara Araz Mrs. Lori S. Asquith Mr. and Mrs. Baghdanian Dr. and Mrs. George Ampagoomian Mr. and Mrs. Berc Araz Dr and Mrs. Gary S. Assarian Mr. Andre Baghdasarian Mr. and Mrs. Mardiros Anastasian Ms. Lisa R. Arcenian Mr. and Mrs. Hrair Astourian Ms. Hildreth Baghdasarian Mr. George Andeweg Mr. Aspet Archouniani Ms. Lisa Astourian Ms. Sylvia Baghdasarian Mr. and Ms. Garbis E. Andonian Mr. George M. Arevian Mr. Albert Atamian Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Baghdassarian Ms. Maral S. Atashian Mr. and Mrs. Gevik Baghdassarian Mr. and Mrs. George Atashkarian Ms. Janet Baghdassarians Mr. John M. Atmajian Mr. Leo L. Baghdoian Mrs. and Mr. Gaye Attar Mr. Nazaret B. Baghdoian ALCON GIVES GENEROUS Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Attarian Ms. Naomi Bahtiarian IN-KIND DONATION Dr. Richard G. Avadikian Mr. Dikran Bairamian Mr. Michael Avaharian Ms. Araxie Bakalian Ms. Alexandra Avakian Mrs. Jeannette Baker Alcon, a medical company trained physicians in Armenia Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Avakian Mrs. Annie A. Bakerdjian and global leader specializ- will now have the cutting-edge Mrs. Arlene Avakian Mr. Levon Baladjanian ing in eye care, recently do- equipment necessary to per- Ms. Amaly A. Avakian Ms. Mary Balakian nated several pieces of criti- form these vital, sight-saving Mr. and Mrs. Aris Avakian Mr. Todd Balfanz cal medical equipment to the procedures on Armenia’s af- Mr. Barkef Avakian Mr. and Mrs. Robert Balian Armenian EyeCare Project. fected population. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Avakian Ms. Christine Balouny Through its foundation, Alcon Mr. Rafael Avakyan Mr. Hmayak V. Baltayan Cares, an in-kind donation of We would like to offer our ut- Mr. Razmik B. Avanesian Mr. Gregory A. Balukjian nine pieces of state-of-the- most gratitude to Alcon and to Mr. and Mrs. Varoush Avanessian Mrs. and Mr. Nancy Barajas art eye equipment was made AECP Volunteer Physician, Dr. Ms. Ida A. Avanessian Mr. and Mrs. Kevork B. Bardakjian to the AECP in May 2021. Dwayne Baharozian, who has Mr. Jason Avant Ms. Clarice Barkhordarian This includes extremely val- helped facilitate this monu- Dr. Suzanne M. Avedikian Ms. Norma Barmakian uable and crucial equipment mental in-kind donation for the Mr. and Mrs. Edward Avedisian Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baronian for eye care like a Constella- AECP. With Dr. Baharozian’s Mr. Harry Avedissian Mr. Robert H. Baronian tion Vitrector, Infinity Phaco help and through the extreme Mr. Hagop A. Avedissian Mr. and Mrs. Armen V. Barooshian machine and several surgi- generosity of Alcon, more than Mr. Michael Avsharian Mr. and Mrs. Martin B. Barooshian cal microscopes and instru- $1 million worth of much-need- Mr. Artin Aycogly Mrs. Marian D. Barootian ments. ed medical material has been Mr. Garbis Aydjian Mr. Levon A. Baroutjian donated to the AECP since Mr. John L. Ayvazian Ms. Patricia Barrett Some of this equipment will 2017. The results that come Mr. and Ms. Robert Ayvazian Dr. and Mrs. Paul C. Barsam help tremendously in the from the use of these great in- Ms. Anne A. Ayvazian Mrs. Diane Jean Barsam treatment of Armenians who kind donations are priceless. Mr. Albert Ayvazyan Ms. Elizabeth Barsamian have been badly wounded Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Azarian Mr. Eric Barsamian from the recent Artsakh War, Mr. Edmund H. Aznavorian Mr. John R. Bashian as it will allow foreign ob- Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Aznavorian, Jr. Mr. Hera Basmaciyan jects to be removed from the Ms. Alice Aznavourian Dr. and Mrs. Garabed P. Basmadjian inner eye and prevent vision Ms. Alice E. Aznoian Mr. and Mrs. Vahan V. Basmajian damage from ocular trauma. Ms. Leslie Aznoian Mr. and Mrs. Aram T. Bassenian Thanks to Alcon’s generous Ms. Grace Aznoian Ms. Gloria Baykian donation, local and highly Mr. and Mrs. Seroj A. Babaian Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Baylerian Ms. Elizabeth P. Babaian Ms. Catherine Bazarian NEWSLETTER AECP 17

Legacy of Sight, life and bequeathing over back home in Kharpert (his- The AECP is financed entirely Cont’d from pg. 13 $500,000 to our organization toric Armenia.) through donations. So when upon his passing last year, a contribution is made to our to people in need in Armenia. Minasian has given over $1 In fact, when making his do- organization, in any amount, “We’re only in this world for million to the AECP alone nations, Minasian would al- it means we are able to con- a short time,” Aglamishian’s to be used for our several ways insist: “This is not from tinue our sight-saving pro- friend, Mioara, says. “What sight-saving services in Ar- me, but from my father, moth- grams and services in Arme- we do in that time, we leave menia. er and sister.” nia. behind for people to discov- er. That is what Vahakn did Serving in the armed forces He was simple yet profound, The incredible generosity and it’s a wonderful thing.” during World War II and work- knowing the true value of life in the form of posthumous ing as an accountant upon came from helping others. bequests from both Agla- Minas Minasian returning from service, Mina- “I have everything I need,” mishian and Minasian is sian was a hard worker who Minasian would say. “Now I guaranteed to have a lifelong Minas Minasian was also a lived modestly throughout his want to help my nation and impact on eye care in Arme- simple man with a big heart. life. Instead of spending his the people of Armenia.” nia that will last for genera- Born in Worcester, Massa- earnings on lavish items, Mi- tions to come. chusetts, Minasian cared nasian placed value on things There is no doubt that with deeply about Armenian caus- he deemed more important, the over $1 million Minasian es and contributed to many like family. He looked after his has donated to the AECP, he Armenian organizations in older sister when she became will have an enormous impact his lifetime. Donating over ill and spent quality time with on the people of Armenia just $600,000 to the Armenian his father and mother as they as he wished to have. EyeCare Project during his shared stories of their lives

Ms. Anne Bchakjian Mr. Alan Bloom Mr. Dan J. Bruich Ms. Carol Ann Chiesa Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bear Mr. and Ms. John Bodenschatz Ms. Victoria Bryan Mr. Peter C. Chilian Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beauchamp Ms. Denise Boghigian Ms. Christine Bucklin Mr. Arthur B. Chilingirian Mr. and Mrs. Marilyn H. Beck Mr. and Mrs. Onnig Boghikian Mr. Kevin Butler Mr. Jonathan Ching Ms. Lorna Bedelian Mrs. Malcolm P. Boghosian Ms. Donna Byrum Mr. and Mrs. Archie Cholakian Mr. Peter Bedevian Ms. Ruth Boghosian Mr. Akop Bzhyan Mr. and Mr. Sol K. Chooljian Mr. and Mrs. Sarkis S. Bedevian Ms. Rose Boghosian Mr. and Mrs. Dikran and Kelly Callan Drs. Dianna Chooljian and Jeffrey Ms. Anna H. Bedirian Mr. Robert A. Boghosian and Ms. Mr. and Mrs. Avedis Caparyan Gunzenhauser Ms. Sara Bedirian Mary E. Gates-Warren Ms. Linda Capizzi Ms. Araxie P. Churukian Ms. Jean Bedrosian Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Bogosian Ms. Brenda M. Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Cimini Mr. Arthur P. Bedrosian Mr. Gary W. Bohigian Ms. Julia Carriel Mr. Arto Cinar Mr. Richard M. Bedrosian Dr. and Mrs. George M. Bohigian Ms. Nadya A. Carson Mr. and Mrs. William E. Clark Mr. and Mrs. George R. Bedrosian Mr. and Mrs. Warren W. Bontoyan Mr. and Mrs. Arlene O. Cartozian Mrs. Jean B. Clark Dr. and Mrs. Richard C. Bedrosian Ms. Peta Boornazian Mr. and Mrs. Edward Casabian, Jr. Ms. Julie Cleeland Mr. and Mrs. Jasper P. Bedrosian Ms. Sue S. Boranian Mr. Mark Casparian Ms. Tamara Cluck Mr. Robert A. Bedrossian Mr. Harry H. Boranian Ms. Alvart S. Cedar Ms. Lori Cocchia Mr. and Mrs. Shahane Bekarian Mr. Noubar E. Boursalian Ms. Lucy Chagachbanian Ms. Caroline Cochrane Mr. and Mrs. Hagop G. Bekarian Ms. Mimi N. Boursalian Mr. Jacques Chahinian Mrs. Maral S. Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Beloian Mr. Thomas Bowden Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chakarian Mr. Charles M. Coloian Dr. Guy M. Benian Mr. Dustin Bowman Mr. Michael A. Chakerian Ms. Sandra Colucci Mr. Samson Benjamin Sr. Ms. Armineh Boyadjian Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Chakmakjian Mr. and Mrs. Donald G. Comb Mr. Samson Benjamin Ms. Tania Boyadjian Ms. Bobbie Chalekian Mr. Mark B. Constantian Mr. Nigohos Beranian Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Boyadjian Dr. and Dr. Christopher Chalian Ms. Maria D. Constantinides Mr. and Mrs. George M. Berberian Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Boyajian Jr. Mr. Eugene Chamberlain Mr. Michael Conte Ms. Laura Berberian Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Boyajian Mr. and Mrs. Alan L. Chancellor Mrs. Christine L. Cook Mr. and Mrs. Zareh R. Berberian Mr. and Ms. William Boyajian Mr. Harut H. Chantikian Mr. and Mrs. James P. Corrigan Mr. and Ms. John K. Berberian Ms. Mariam Z. Boyajian Mr. Kevork B. Chapadarian Mr. and Mrs. Susan & Peter Covo Mrs. Anoush L. Berecz Ms. Barbara B. Boyajian Ms. Zabel Chaparian Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Coyne Ms. Joyce S. Berens Mr. David B. Boyajian Mr. John C. Charkoudian Ms. Earlene Craver Ms. Karen S S. Berliner Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Boyajian Dr. Leon D. Charkoudian Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Crecelius Mr. and Mrs. Ohannes L. Bezazian Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Boyajian Mr. and Mrs. Raffi A. Chekmeyan Ms. Zabelle Crosson Mr. Ara Bicakci Mr. and Mrs. Avedis S. Boyamian Mr. Chong Cheng Ms. Steven S. Cummings Ms. Lilia Bidzyan Dr. James D. Boyce Mr. and Mrs. Ara A. Cherchian Ms. Sonia A. Cure Ms. Tina Bilazarian Mr. Jonathan Bozbeckian Mrs. Alma Cherian Ms. Mary Cusick Mr. Jeffrey D. Bilezikian Ms. Betty J. Brenneman Ms. Ann E. Cherian Mr. Paul Cutler Mr. and Ms. Vigen W. Biramian Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Brewer Mr. Harry S. Cherken, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dabbs Mr. Gregory J. Birky Ms. Crystal Brown-Hardnett Ms. Rosanne Cherkezian Mr. Bruno Dacquay 18 AECP THE ARMENIAN EYECARE PROJECT

Mr. and Mrs. John Dagdigian Ms. Rita Demirdjian Mr. Neil Edwards Armina Gharpetian Ms. Diana K. Dagdigian Mr. Agop Demirdjian Mr. John Ehramjian Mr. and Mrs. Levik Ghazarian Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dagdigian Mr. and Mrs. Jack C. Demirgian Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ehramjian Ms. Anahid Ghazarian Mr. and Mrs. Sahag R. Dakesian Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Demirjian Mrs. Araxy Ekhsigian Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ghazarian Ms. Lara Dalian Mr. Berj Demirjian Mr. and Mrs. George Ekizian Mr. Saro B. Ghazarian Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Damerjian Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Krikor Der Bedrosian Dr. Ohannes Eknoyan Ms. Theresa Ghilione Mr. and Mrs. Aret Damla Ms. Andrea Der Boghosian Mr. Hagop Emrikian Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ghougasian Mr. and Mrs. Kapriel Danadian Mr. and Mrs. Edward Der Bogosian Mr. Levon Enfiadjian Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Giragosian Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dangovian Mrs. Jeanette C. Der Hagopian Mr. and Mrs. Helen Enfiedjian Mrs. Sonia Givelekian Mr. Daniel Darakjian Ms. Lori A. Der Hagopian Mr. and Mrs. Simon A. Essajanian Ms. Madeline Glenn Mr. and Mrs. Sahag Dardarian Ms. Alma Der Kazarian Dr. and Mrs. Howard J. Essegian Mr. Vanig Godoshian Ms. Linda Darian Mr. Nooshik Der Mardirossian Mr. Wesley Eustice Mr. Beryl Goldman Mr. Winston H. Davidian Ms. Kathy Z. Der Mugrdechian Mr. and Mrs. Tom A. Evarian Mr. Jon Goldman Ms. Mary M. Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Haig Der-Houssikian Dr. and Mrs. Robert Fabricant Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Goorjian Ms. Kathleen D. Demerdjian Drs. Jack A. Der-Sarkissian Ms. Rose M Fagan Mr. Edward J. Gorski Ms. Ani Demirchian Mr. Mark Derderian Mr. George Falcon Mr. Bob Goshgarian Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Derderian Ms. Alina Faramazyan Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Goshgarian Mr. and Mrs. George Derderian Mr. Arman M. Farmanian Ms. Judith Gould Vision Referral Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Dergazarian Ms. Jennifer Farris Mr. and Mrs. JD S. Gray Program, Mr. and Mrs. Zareh Derhagopian Dr. and Mrs. John Farsakian Ms. Louise Grdoukian Cont’d from pg. 6 Ms. Jeanette C. DerHagopian Ms. Courtney Fee Mr. and Mrs. Iva P. Greene As such the Vision Referral Mr. Vahe Derian Ms. Barbara Ferrington Dr. and Mrs. Vartan C. Gregorian Program will develop and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Derian Dr. and Mrs. Hilda Fidanian Mr. and Mrs. Leon Gregorian expand its global network Mr. Garo Derian Mr. Nurhan D. Findikyan Dr. and Mrs. John Griffin to enable remote and vir- Mr. and Mrs. Garnik Derian Ms. Linda Finkral Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Grigorian tual, peer-to-peer consul- Dr. and Mrs. Alan K. Derkazarian Mr. Helen Fjield Ms. Lysa Grigorian tation between an eye care Ms. Alma Derkazarian Mr. and Mrs. John. Fragomeni Mr. and Mrs. Eric R. Grigorian specialist in Armenia and a Mr. Gordon R. Derman Mr. and Mrs. Avedis Frandjian Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Grigorian colleague in another coun- Mr. and Mrs. Lori Cherian Derman Gabriel Family Trust Mr. Matthew D. Grondin try, referred to as a Global Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dermanouelian Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Gabriel Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Gruhl Consultant. Global Con- Mr. and Mrs. Ara DerMarderosian Ms. Anita Q Gabrielian Mr. Andre Gugasian sultants will include indi- Mr. and Mrs. Artin A. Dermenjian Ms. Neva Gallegos Mr. and Mrs. James S. Gulezian viduals and organizations Mr. Charles N. Dermenjian Mrs. Joan A. Gallivan Ms. Colette Y. Gulian outside of Armenia such Ms. Annette Derminassian Mr. and Mrs. Felix Galo Mr. Kirkor Gunbilir as AECP volunteer physi- Dr. Jeffrey V. Dermksian Mr. David Galovich Mr. Kegam Gundakian cians, non-AECP-affiliated Mr. and Mrs. Manouk Derovakimian Mr. Sargis Galstyan Mr. Stephen Gurahian ocular experts, consulting Mrs. Alice Dertadian Ms. Rosette J. Garabedian Mr. Jjacques Gurdjian organizations and training Ms. Lidik Deryaghoobian Ms. Janice H. Garabedian Ms. Mary J. Gureghian-Maguire and education organiza- Mrs. Gloria M. Deukmejian Ms. Roxy Garabedian Mr. Vartkes Guzelian tions. Mr. Hagop (Jack) E. Dickranian Mr. Carlotta B. Garabedian Dr. and Mrs. Monique P. Hachigian Mrs. Siran K. Dietz Dr. and Mrs. Charles Garabedian Ms. Jacqueline Hacinli The Vision Referral Pro- Dr. and Mrs. Ani A. Dikranian Mr. and Mrs. Ardash Garabedian Mr. and Mrs. Smbat A. Hacopian gram will enhance the AE- Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Dinjian Ms. Jeanette Garabedian Mrs. Armineh K. Hacopian CP’s treatment and reha- Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Djevharian Ms. Regina R. Garabedian Ms. Michelle Hacoupian bilitation capacities to offer Mr. and Mrs. Berj Djibilian Ms. Verginia Garabedian Mr. Aram A. Hadjian the patient, individually or Mr. and Mrs. Paul Doctorian Mr. and Mrs. Larry Garabedian Mr. and Mrs. James D. Hagelgans in combination, low vision Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Dodov Mr. and Mrs. Krikor Garabedian Mr. and Mrs. Mars Haghnazarian aids (optical and non-op- Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M Doherty Mr. and Mrs. George Garabian Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Hagobian tical devices, mobility and Mr. and Mrs. Randi A. Dolik Mrs. Gloria Garacochea Ms. Mary M. Hagopian occupational training, etc.); Mr. and Mrs. John Domenie Ms. Debbie J. Garjian Mr. and Mrs. Chris G. Hagopian ocular prosthetics and/or Mrs. Alyce A. Doney Mr. Steven M. Garjian Mr. John H. Hagopian reoperation. Mr. Nhatrang Dong Ms. Barbara J. Gasparian Mr. and Mrs. George A. Hagopian Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Donigian Mr. and Mrs. Aram M. Gavoor Mr. and Mrs. Hagop Y. Hagopian The AECP encourages all Mr. Joel Dorfman Mr. and Mrs. Hagop B. Gebeshian Ms. Roberta L. Hagopian individuals or organiza- Dr. and Mrs. Heratch O. Doumanian Ms. Loretta A. Gelenian Ms. Suzanne M. Hagopian tions who know of an in- Ms. Doreen Duffy Mrs. Mary Ann Gelenian Mr. and Mrs. Hagop A. Hagopian jured Armenian in need Mr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Dulgarian Ms. Maritza Geysimonyan Ms. Nina R. Hagopian of eye care to fill out a re- Ms. Edma Dumanian Dr. and Mrs. Vahe Ghahraman Ms. Linda R. Haig ferral form. Forms can be Ms. Flora Dunaians Mr. Armen Gharabegian Ms. Hilda Haigazian found on our website: Ms. Meredith Dunne Dr. Soheila Gharakhanian Mr. and Mrs. Alan R. Hairabedian www.eyecareproject.com Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Durgerian Ms. Vargez Gharibian Mr. David J. Hairabedian NEWSLETTER AECP 19

Ms. Lilian Hairabedian Ms. Carole Lynn Hovsepian Ms. Lucy M. Karagosian Mr. Chris K. Kervandjian Dr. and Mrs. Armond Hairapetian Ms. Peter B. Injasoulian Mr. and Mrs. Timothy H. Karagosian Mr. and Mrs. James H. Keshian Mr. Edward D. Hajarian Mr. and Mrs. Vars Injijian Mr. Hratch J. Karakachian Mr. and Ms. Armen Keshishian Mr. Gerald R. Hajarian Mr. and Mrs. John C. Ipjian Mr. Jack C. Karakashian Dr. and Mrs. Onnik Keshishian Mr. Paul Hajian Mr. Armenoei Isaeian Mr. Alexander A. Karakashian Mr. Marlin R. Keshishian Ms. Rose Hakimian Mr. Matthew Ishkanian Mr. and Mrs. Paul Karakashian Mr. and Mrs. Nejdeh N. Keshishian Ms. Mary Hakola Mr. Gerald P. Ishkanian Mr. Ohannes H. Karakashian Mr. and Ms. Vartan Keshishyan Mr. and Mrs. Reymon Hallachian Mr. and Mrs. George Issaians Mr. Edward Karamanian Mr. and Mrs. Ara Z. Kessedjian Rev. Fr. Carnig A. Hallajian Mr. and Mrs. Martin Issakhanian Mrs. Lillian Karamanian Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Ketabgian Mr. Mark Hallal Ms. Marika Issakhanian Mr. and Mrs. Antoun N. Karamanlian Mr. and Mrs. Vatche H. Ketchedjian Mr. and Mrs. Shant Hamamah Mr. Ara A. Istephan Mr. and Mrs. Arman Karapetian Mr. Richard V. Keteyian Mr. Artin Hamamciyan Mr. and Mrs. Michel Izmirly Mr. and Mrs. Simon Karian Ms. Ossanna Keuhnelian Mr. Richard Hamasian Mr. and Mrs. Bazil Jackson Ms. Marie Karian Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Keumurian Mr. Gary W. Hampar Dr. Jeffrey L. Jacobs Ms. Annie Karian Mr. Ronald B. Keurajian Ms. Seta J. Hampar Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus Jadwisiak Mr. and Mrs. Marshall N. Karibian Mr. Ara B. Keutelian Mr. and Mrs. Armen Hampar Mr. Darwin Jamgochiand Mr. and Mrs. Matthew D. Karibian Dr. Sorin E. Kevorchian Ms. Lorig Hamparian Mr. and Mrs. Haig N. Jamgotchian Mr. and Mrs. John Karkazian Ms. Anoush Kevorkian Ms. Barbara Hamrick Mrs. Nora Jamgotchian Mr. and Mrs. Estephan Karkodorian Mr. Edward C. Kevorkian Mr. Jeffrey Hananel Dr. and Mrs. Robert H. Janigian Ms. Nadia Ann A. Karnik Mr. and Mrs. Leon Kevorkian Ms. Patricia P. Hansen Ms. Ranna Jaraha Mr. Gabriel N. Karpouzian Mr. Manik Khachatourian Ms. Adreena Harley Ms. Susan Jarakian Dr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Kasabian Ms. Diana L. Khachaturian Mr. Albert Haroian Mr. and Mrs. Edvard Jeamgocian Mr. and Mrs. Hagop Kasakian Mr. and Mrs. Jon E. Khachaturian Mr. and Mrs. Shant J. Harootunian Mr. and Mrs. Vahe Jeknavorian Mr. James Kasarjian Mr. and Mrs. Albert Khachekian Mr. Norik Haroutounian Ms. Trisha Jenks Mr. Kevin V. Kasbarian Mr. Avanes S. Khachian Ms. Arpi N. Haroutunian Ms. Candace Jevizian Mr. and Mrs. Yervant K. Kasparian Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Khachigian Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Haroutunian Mr. and Mrs. Dikran Jibilian Mr. and Mrs. Karin Kasparian Mr. Luther John Khachigian Ms. Sylvia Haroutunian Mr. Armen John Ms. Alice Kasparian Mr. Luther John Khachigian II Mr. and Mrs. Roger Haroyan Mr. Richard Johnson Ms. Lorraine Kasparian Ms. Naris K. Khalatian Mr. Sean Harper Mr. and Mrs. Megerdich Jonian Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Kasparian Mr. and Mrs. Khosro Khaloghli Ms. Stella Harpoothian Mr. and Mrs. Haro & Diana Jordan Mr. Fredrick J. Kasparian Mr. Rocky Khamenian Ms. Jean Harr Mr. and Mrs. Nerses Joubanian Mr. Haroutioun P. Kasparian Ms. Seema A. Khan Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Harris Mr. and Mrs. Iskander Jubian Mr. Charles Kasparian Mr. and Mrs. Sarkis Khatchadourian Ms. Janine Hart-Hueber Mr. and Ms. Arthur A. Kachadourian Mr. and Mrs. Ibrahim A. Kassabian Ms. Sylvia Khatcherian Ms. Debra Hartunian Ms. Grace Kachaturoff Mr. Vahan Kassabian Dr. and Mrs. Garabet Khatchikian Mr. and Mrs. Jon Haynes Ms. Nancy Kadian Ms. Isgouhi H. Kassakhian Mr. Sivak Khodaverdian Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hayrapetian Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kaiserian Ms. Lilly Kassardjian Mr. and Mrs. Nazareth Khodiguian Mr. and Mrs. John D. Haytaian Ms. Marguerite Kajajian Mr. JBM M. Kassarjian Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Khoshabjian Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Heditsian Ms. Takouhie Kakligian Mr. and Mrs. Krikor A. Katmarian Mr. John Khoustekian Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hekimian Mr. and Mrs. Aram Kakousian Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kayan Mr. Vahe K. Khroyan Ms. Patricia A. Helling Ms. Charlene F. Kalagian Mr. Charles Kazanjian Mr. Vartkes N. Kiledjian Mr. Albert Hembarsoonian Mr. Michael Kalajian Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kazanjian Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kimatian Ms. Lucin Hergatacorzian Ms. Donna J. Kalajian Mr. and Mrs. Aram Kazanjian Mr. and Mrs. John M. Kimbler Mr. Mark Hershey Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Kalajian Mr. Nerses N. Kazanjian Ms. Nikole Kingston Dr. and Mrs.Richard Hill Mr. Harry A. Kalajian Mrs. Jenia Kazanjian Ms. Tessa Kinnaman Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hintiryan Mr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Kalayjian Ms. Sirarpi Kazanjian Aram Mr. and Mrs. George Kirazian Mr. and Mrs. Harry N. Hintlian Mr. and Mrs. Haig H. Kalfaian Ms. Michele H. Kazarian Ms. Jeanette N. Kirishian Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Hirachian Ms. Ovsanna Kalfayan Ms. Alina Kazarian Mr. Bradley D. Kitchen Ms. Carolyn Hodge Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kaljian Mr. Gary Kazarian Ms. Audrey Klijian Ms. Esther B. Holland Ms. Isgouhi Kaloshian Mr. and Mrs. Bedros Kazazian Dr. and Mrs. Ara S. Klijian Ms. Carmen Honhanessian Ms. Adrine Kaloshian Mr. Marc S. Kazigian Mr. and Mrs. Armen Knaian Mr. Sona J. Hoplamazian Ms. Sylvia G. Kaloustian Ms. Elizabeth E. Kechichian Mr. Randal E. Knar Ms. Edna A. Hovagimian Ms. Lisa Kalustian Mr. Levon Kederian Mr. and Mrs. Garabed Kochakian Mr. and Mrs. Herman S. Hovagimyan Mrs. Joan Kane Ms. Caren Keefe Ms. Lena M. Kochian Mr. Vahan Hovakimian Mrs. Mary Kanian Mr. and Mrs. Bernard G. Keeney Mr. Charles Kojabashian Mr. and Mrs. Ralph V. Hovanesian Mr. and Mrs. Raffi G. Kapikian Ms. Leona P. Kelaita Mr. and Mrs. Agop Kojayan Dr. and Mrs. John A. Hovanesian Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kaprelian Mr. and Mrs. Kegham L. Kelekian Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas D. Kokot Mr. Vahe Hovanessian Mr. and Mrs. Elmer F. Kaprielian Mr. David L. Keligian J.D. Mr. Peter H. Kolaian Mr. and Mrs. Armen Hovannesian Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kaprielian Mr. and Mrs. John A. Kemhadjian Ms. Nvard Kolangian Mr. and Mrs. Shant K. Hovasapian Ms. Alice Karabian Mr. and Mrs. John A. Kenefick Ms. Judith Kolligian Mr. and Mrs. Hamlet Hovsepian Mr. Sahak Karabulut Mr. Virginia Keoleian Mr. Anahid Koocheradis Ms. Selma Hovsepian Mr. and Mrs. Levon Karageuzian Mr. Mitchel Keolian Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Koolakian 20 AECP THE ARMENIAN EYECARE PROJECT

Dr. and Mrs. Kachig J. Kooyoomjian Dr. Nicole Krumian Mr. Art Magdesian Ms. Mary L. Mavian Mr. and Mrs. William R. Kopcho Dr. and Mrs. Baruch D. Kuppermann Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Mahdasian Ms. Cheryl Maxson Ms. Elizabeth Kopoian Mr. Fadi Kurdahi Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Makasjian Ms. Armeney M. Mazian Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Korkoian Mr. Raffi Kurdian Mr. and Mrs. Zare D. Makasjian Mr. Gregory L. Mazmanian Mr. Harry Koroghlanian Mr. Joseph Kurian Dr. Ara S. Makdessian Ms. Alice S. Mazmanian Mrs. Alin A. Koseyan Mr. Artin Kuyumcuyan Mr. and Mrs. Hovannes N. Malikyan Ms. Anoush Mazmanian Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Kossayian Ms. Naomi K. Kuzoian Mr. Hanoug Malkadjian Ms. Laura Mazujian Mrs. Michele J. Koudyan Mr. Khajak Lajinian Mr. and Mrs. John M. Malkasian Ms. Ellen Mazujian Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kougasian Ms. Patricia A. Lalaian Mr. and Mrs. Leo Malkasian Reverend and Mrs. Harry Mazujian Dr. Berjouhi Koukeyan Ms. Chiayi Lee Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Malkasian Mr. and Mrs. Jack McHale Mrs. Juliette Koukoudian Mr. and Mrs. Janet Leist Ms. Kim S. Malkasian Ms. Gail M. Meehl Mr. Greg Kozanian Ms. Sandra Leitner Ms. Florence Maloumian Mr. and Mrs. Brian Meer Mr. Murad H. Kozelian Mr. Donald Lentzner Mr. and Mrs. Olvi L. Mangasarian Ms. V. R. Megerdichian Ms. Helen M. Krikorian Mr. and Mrs. William J. Link Mr. and Mrs. Aram Manoogian Mr. and Mrs. Robert Megerdichian Ms. Violet Krikorian Ms. Erica LoBello Mr. and Mrs. Hovagim Manoogian Dr. and Mrs. Vahe Meghrouni Mr. and Mrs. Greg A. Krikorian Mr. and Mrs. Peter O. Loosigian Ms. Angele Manoogian Mr. and Mrs. Armen Meguerditchian Ms. Siranouche Krikorian Rev. Fr. Berjoohi Lusararian Dr. and Mrs. Vrej K. Manoogian Mr. Richard A. Mehagian Ms. Rebecca Krikorian Ms. Alice Madanyan Dr. and Mrs. Edward Manougian Mr. and Mrs. George Mekenian Mr. Gregory Krikorian Mr. and Mrs. Michael Madzoeff Mr. and Mrs. Nubar S. Manoukian Mr. and Mrs. Stephen S. Mekenian Mr. and Mrs. Richard Krolian Arman Magakyan Mr. and Mrs. Paul Manoukian Mr. and Mrs. Debra Z. Melikian Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Manselian Mr. and Mrs. James L. Melikian Mr. and Mrs. Hagop A. Manuelian Mr. Michael Melikian Low Vision Center, reading, watching television, Mr. Peter O. Manuelian Ms. Judith Melikian Cont’d from pg. 7 and using a computer. Mr. Everett A. Marabian, Sr. Mr. Brian D. Melkesian “The Low Vision Center This specialized low vision Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Maranian Dr. Karin A. Melkonian receives many patients treatment opens a new world Reverend Aram T. Marashlian Mr. and Mrs. Martin Melkonian who’ve been treated in for the visually impaired, Mr. and Mrs. Tigran Z. Marcarian Ms. Madeline Melkonian clinics across Armenia and providing patients with a Ms. Miriam Marderosian Mr. Krikor Melkonian require follow-up low vision renewed hope to continue Dr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Mardigian Ms. Hazel Menegigian care,” said Dr. Gevorgyan. living a full and independent Mr. and Mrs. Aris N. Mardirossian Mr. Perssy M. Mergeanian “Because of the robust life. Ms. Ethel C. Margaretis Ms. Sylvie L L. Merian low vision model AECP Mr. Charles S. Margosian Mr. and Mrs. Ashot Merijanian has developed in Armenia, The Low Vision Center Mrs. Rhoda Margossian Mr. and Mrs. Charles Merzian we are also able to serve is currently in need of Mr. and Mrs. Mesrob M. Margossian Mr. and Mrs. Paul P. Mesple patients from neighboring additional equipment to Ms. Clara Margossian Mr. and Mrs. Barbara M. Mesrobian countries in the region, prepare for an influx of Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Margossian Mrs. Herepsemay Mesropian helping all our patients patients as more soldiers Ms. Sandra Markarian Mr. Edmond Mgdesyan preserve the maximum and civilians undergo Ms. Elena Markarian Mr. and Mrs. David G. Mgrublian possible vision depending post-war treatment and Ms. Michele Markarian Mr. and Mrs. Levon A. Michaelian on the complexity of each rehabilitation. This includes Mr. and Mrs. Mardiros H. Markarian Mr. James P. Michaelian case.” optical and non-optical Ms. Aida Markarian Mr. and Mrs. Albert Michaelian devices like telescopic Mr. and Mrs. Mark K. Markarian Mr. and Mrs. George Migridichian As part of the ongoing glasses, magnifiers,Mr. Vardges Markosyan Mr. and Mrs. Artin Mikaelian services available at AECP’s writing guides and canes Mr. and Mrs. Roupen Maronian Mr. Tod C. Mikaelian Low Vision Center, patients as well as mobility and Ms. Janice Maroot Mr. and Mrs. Gareguin S. Mikaelian have access to computer computer training related Mr. Arsen S. Marsoobian Mr. John A. Mikaelian training programs. needs to ensure patients’ Ms. Marjorie H. Martiesian Dr. and Mrs. Richard Mikaelian For people with visual independence like various Ms. Gloria A. Martin Ms. Miranda L. Miller impairments, the possibility voice programs, smart Ms. Jean Martinian Mr. and Mrs. Nisan A. Minakyan of using a computer is a big phones and computers. If Mr. and Mrs. Sarkis Martirosian Ms. Mary Minasian step forward in obtaining you’d like more information Mr. Gevork Martirosian Mr. and Mrs. Michael Minasian access to information, on what equipment is Mr. and Mr. Ara H. Martirossian Mr. and Ms. Varouj Minassian learning new skills and needed for our Low Vision Mr. Natalie H. Martirossian Mr. and Mrs. Kamer Minassian gaining computer literacy. Center, please contact us at Mr. and Mrs. Marat M. Martirossian Ms. Alice A. Minassian The Low Vision Center also 949-933-4069 and we can Ms. Rosalind V. Mashoian Mrs. Emma Minassian offers programs for visually provide a full list. With your Ms. Dorothy Masoian Mr. Tadeh Minassian impaired children to teach support we can enhance this Mr. Wayde Masuko Mr. and Mrs. Levon Minnetyan them skills that would much-needed Center with Mr. Avedis V. Matewosian Mr. Robert MIrak ensure the highest possible the resources needed for the Ms. Daleeta Matoian Dr. Anoush Miridjanian level of independence in visually impaired in Armenia Ms. Emily C. Matthews Dr. Rosa Mirijanian performing daily tasks like to thrive! Mr. Sam Mauro Mr. and Mrs. Karo Mirzabegian NEWSLETTER AECP 21

Ms. Linet Mirzaian Ms. Kathleen Nersesian Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin V. Parian Ms. Mary Regan Mr. Varouj J. Mirzaians Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Nersesian Mr. and Mrs. Scott Parker Ms. Susanna Rezikyan Ms. Margarit Mirzakhanian Ms. Sonya Nersessian Mr. and Ms. Edward D. Parseghian Ms. Linda E. Riedmann Ms. Lynn Miskovich Ms. Adrienne Nickelson Miss Maral Parseghian Mr. and Mrs. Mark Roopenian Mr. and Ms. Armen Mkhsian Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Nickson Dr. and Mrs. V. A. Parsegian Ms. Esther Rosenzweig Mr. Verzhine Mkrtchyan Ms. Shirley NIghtingale Mr. and Mrs. Rommel Parseh Ms. Carolyn Ross Mr. Robert M. Mooradian Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nishanian Ms. Penny E. Parsekian Dr. and Mrs. Khodam Rostomian Mr. and Mrs. George T. Mooradian Mr. and Ms. Rick Nishanian Mr. and Mrs. Kourken Partamian Ms. Kate Roth Mr. Mihran R. Mooradian Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Noorian Mr. Arthur Partikian Dr. and Mrs. Berge D. Roubinian Ms. Nancy Mooradian Mr. and Mrs. Leon Noorigian Mr. Aram A. Partizian Mr. and Mrs. Jirayr Roubinian Ms. Sandra Mooradian Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Noorigian Mr. Garo A. Partoyan Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roupinian Mr. Berj G. Moosekian Mr. Paul Noroian Mrs. Anna Pasquerilla Ms. Jacquelyn Russell Mr. Cory M. Mooshagian Mr. Gary R. Norsigian Ms. Kathleen C. Paul Ms. Diane Russo Ms. Joan R. Morach Mr. and Mrs. John Nuhibian Mr. Gevork T. Paylozyan Ms. Lisa Rydin Mr. Armond Morad Ms. Andrea Odian Ms. Michele Pellissier Mr. Ronald P. Saatjian Mr. and Mrs. Shahin Moradian Mrs. Rhonda Oganesian Mr. and Mrs. Viken Peltekian Ms. Aznive Sabonjian Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Mosesian Mr. Armen Ogannisyan Ms. Susan Peng Mr. and Mrs. Sargis Safarian Mr. Charles Mosesian Mr. Hakop Oganyan Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Perion Mr. Richard Sahagian Ms. Catherine Mosgofian Ms. Niva S. Oghigian Ms. Jo Perugini Mr. and Mrs. Ara B. Sahagian Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mouradian Mr. and Mrs. Richard N. Ohanesian Ms. Maria H. Peshkam Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Sahakian Mr. Thomas C. Mouradick Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Ohanesian Ms. Rita Petithory Mr. Sahak J. Sahakian Mr. and Ms. Ardvas A. Mousessian Mr. and Mrs. Audrey G. Ohanesian Ms. Maggy N. Petrosian Mr. and Mrs. Daniel D. Sahakian Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Movesian Dr. and Mrs. Roger V. Ohanesian Mr. Vahe Petrosian Mr. and Mrs. Alex Saharian Mr. and Mrs. Avedis B. Movsesian Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Ohanian Ms. Margaret Petrosoff Ms. Margaret N. Sahatdjian Ms. Helen E. Movsesian Mr. Harold K. Ohanian Mr. and Mrs. Robert Petrossian Mr. and Mrs. Anton Sahazizian Mr. Ara Movsesian Mr. and Mrs. Jani B. Ohanian Ms. Dian K K. Petty Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Sakoian Ms. Ellen S. Mugar Mr. and Mrs. George Ohanian Ms. Roxann Petzold Ms. Rose Samarian Mr. Charles Mugrdechian Mr. and Mrs. Doru A. Ohannesian Mr. Greg Philliposian Ms. Cynthia A. Sanberg Mr. Lev E. Mukhaelyan Mr. Lee R. Ohannesian Ms. Beatrice Pidedjian Ms. Margaret Santerian Mr. Stephane Muller Mrs. Ann Okolovitch Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pilafian Mr. Merle Santerian Mr. and Mrs. Edward Muradliyan Mr. and Mrs. Leif Olsen Mr. and Mrs. Philip S. Pilibosian Mr. John Santerian Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Muserlian Ms. Dorothy Olson Mr. Steve Pilibosian Ms. Alisha Santoorjian Ms. Roxie Musurlian Mrs. Laurie A. Onanian Mr. and Mrs. Leo Pilibosian Ms. Arlene Santos Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Nadjarian Mrs. Zvart Onanian Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Pilibosian Ms. Louise Sarafian Mr. John F. Nahabedian Mr. Mhair Orchanian Mr. and Mrs. John Pilibosian Mr. and Dr. Osep Sarafian Mr. and Mrs. Yervant M. Nahabedian Mr. Thomas C. Oscanyan Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Piligian Ms. Catherine Sarajian Ms. Starre A. Najarian Dr. Arsine Oshagan Mrs. Grace Pinajian Mr. Allen Saralou Mr. Crosby H. Najarian Ms. Kathryn H. Ossian Ms. Dorothy Piranian Ms. Lisa Sargavakian Ms. Nancy S. Najarian Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Ouloosian Mr. and Mrs. Harut Pirinjian Mr. and Mrs. Carolin Sarian Dr. and Mrs. Louis M. Najarian Ms. Patti S. Ourlian Ms. Vicki Planck Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Sarian Mr and Mrs. Christopher B.Najarian Mr. and Mrs. Raffy Ouzounian Mr. and Mrs. Asbed H. Pogarian Mr. and Mrs. Shant Sarkeesian Dr. and Mrs. Berge Najarian Ms. Gail E. Ovian Mr. and Mrs. John Polasek Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Sarkesian Ms. Sandra L. Najarian Mr. and Mrs. Karnig A. Ovian Mr. and Mrs. Andre Polissedjian Dr. and Mrs. Albert M. Sarkessian Mr. John G. Najjar Mr. and Ms. Michael Ovian Ms. Rosemarie Politzer Mr. Vahan L. Sarkisian Mr. Raffi Nakkashian Ms. Georgia A. Pace Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poochigian Mr. A P Sarkisian Mr. Seth Naman Mr. and Mrs. Souren Palanjian Ms. and Mrs. Alfred L. Pooler Ms. Sylvia F. Sarkisian Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth B. Nanian Drs. David H. Panossian Mr. and Mrs. Torkom Postajian Ms. Zarouhi Sarkisian Hon. Marjorie K. M. Nanian Mr. and Mrs. Haroutioun Panossian Mr. and Mrs. Armen Postajian Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sarkisian Mr. and Mrs. Pandurangan Narayan Mr. and Mrs. George A. Panossian Ms. Seta Postajian Mr. Sam S. Sarkisian Mr. Thomas S. Narekian Ms. Michele A. Panossian Mr. and Mrs. Apkar Potookian Mr. A. L. Sarkisian Ms. kathryn Narian Ms. Lucy Papazian Mr. Stephen Powell Ms. Alenoosh Sarkissian Mr. and Mrs. Carl K. Narsasian Ms. Armine Papazian Ms. Nancy Prescott Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Sarkissian Ms. Rosemary Nasraway Mr. and Mrs. Martin Papazian Mr. and Ms. George H. Proodian Mrs. Varsenne Sarkissian Mr. and Mrs. Jerry M. Nassar Ms. and Mr. Dorothy Papazian Mr. and Mrs. James Quinn Mr. and Mrs. Berge Sarkissian Mr. and Mrs. Matthew P. Natcharian Ms. Margaret Papazian Ms. Florence Rabidou Ms. Maggie P. Sarkuni Mr. Razmik Navassanian Ms. Mary L. Papazian Mr. and Mr. Hirant R. Rakijian Olga Sarouhan Mr. and Mrs. Aram P. Nazarian Mr. and Mrs. Haroutioun Papazian Ms. Robyn Rakov Dr. and Mrs. Leon A. Saryan Dr. Mark L. Nazarian Ms. Adriane I. Papazian Mr. Anthony Randall Ms. Catherine Sayan Mr. and Mrs. Sarkis M. Nazarian Mr. Robert A. Papazian, Sr. Mr. George Rassam Mr. and Mrs. Arsen S. Sayan Mr. and Mrs. Yeprem Nazarian Mr. and Mrs. Arek Papelain Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Rath Mr. and Mrs. Rhett Schiffman Mr. Sarkis Nazarian Ms. Armine Papouchian Mr. Michael D. Rather Ms. Shannon Scotina 22 AECP THE ARMENIAN EYECARE PROJECT

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick M. Scruggs Dr. Karen P. Skvarna Ms. Irene Tatarian AECP Goes Virtual, Ms. Susan Secunda Ms. Lucy A. Slobodzian Ms. Francoise Tatro Cont’d from pg. 11 Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Seferian Ms. Alice K. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Aram V. Tatusian Mr. Jack J. Seferian Mr. and Mrs. Gregory M. Smith Ms. Virginia A. Tavitian Ms. Gloria Sefton Ms. Melissa Smith Dr. and Mrs. David E. Taylor International Conference Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Selverian Mr. and Mrs. Ebrahim H. Sohbatian Ms. Rana Tayyar until a time when things Mr. and Mrs. Harry Semerjian Mr. Kaushal Solanki Mr. Kegham K. Tazian were more stable in the Ms. Elizabeth Sempadian Ms. Lucy V. Soovajian Mr. and Mrs. Khajag H. Tchakerian region. Mr. Charles B. Serabian Mr. Moses A. Sosigian Mr. Noubar Tcheurekdjian Ms. Nora Serghany Mr. Richard Soultanian Mr. and Mrs. Zohrab Tcholakian After several months, Ms. Katherine A. Seropian Mr. and Mrs. Sam J. Spataro Mr. and Mrs. Alexan Tchor- the AECP was able to Mr. and Mrs. Hagop M. Seropian Ms. Florence T. Speck lian-tchoroum reschedule the remainder Ms. Ganisha Sethi Ms. Sharon Spilkin Mr. and Mrs. Hrair Tejirian of our conference to Mr. and Ms. Sarkis Setian Mr. and Mrs. Larry Spilkin Mr. and Mrs. Sarkis Telbelian February 15-18, 2021. With Mrs. Sima B. Seymourian Ms. Takouhi T. Stamboulian Mr. Gary J. Telfeyan topics in ophthalmology, Mrs. and Mr. Judy Shagoury Mr. Thomas A. Standish III Ms. Tanya Tenkarian neonatology and general Mr. Stephen G. Shahabian Mrs. Mary B. Stathopoulos Mr. Aram V. Terchunian pediatrics, lecturers Mr. and Mrs. Steven Shahbazian Ms. Ingrid Stefan Mr. Nichan O. Terterian from Armenia as well Mr. and Mrs. Edward K. Shahbazian Ms. Janet Stepanian Ms. Joyce Terzian as speakers from some Mr. Arthur Shahian Mr. Richard M. Stepanian Ms. Paula F. Terzian of the best universities Ms. Christine Shahinian Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Stepanian Ms. Catherine M. Teti and hospitals in the U.S. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Shahinian Ms. Nevart Stepanian Mrs. Ida M. Tevanian gathered virtually to cover Mr. John Shahinian Ms. Maral Stepanian Ms. Patricia A. Tevanian subspecialties including Mr. and Mrs. Armen Shahinian Ms. Lida Stepanyan Mr. and Mrs. Eric Thomas glaucoma, oculoplastics, Ms. Lilit Shahinyan Mr. and Mrs. Lara Stephanian Ms. Marie G. Thomassian corneal disease, pediatric Mr. and Mrs. Berj A. Shakarian Mr. and Mrs. Armen Stephanian Ms. Naomi M. Thovmasian-Marsh endocrinology, pediatric Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shaldjian Ms. Sherry Stevens Mr. John Titizian cardiology and much more. Mr. Michael Shamlian Mr. and Mrs. Armen J. Sujohn Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig H. Tokatlian Mr. and Mrs. George Shamlian Mr. Samuel Sukiasian Mr. Serge Tomassian Despite the circumstances Mr. Toros Shamlian, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Arten Sukoian Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Tookmanian for moving the conference Ms. Roseanne Shegirian Mr. Paul Sulahian Mr. and Mrs. Barry Toomajian online, the virtual platform Ms. Angel Shekerdjian Mr. and Mrs. Kevork Sultanian Mrs. Linda K. Toomajian offered up the opportunity Mr. and Mrs. John E. Shenloogian Mr. Aznif Suner Mr. and Mrs. Alan C. Toomayan to increase the number of Mr. Sam Sherman Mr. Martin Surabian Ms. Elizabeth D. Tootelian conference participants Ms. Kathleen Shimwell Ms. Carole A. Surabian Ms. Gail Topakian and geographical scope Mr. and Mrs. Kosti Shirvanian Ms. Diane Surabian Dr. and Mrs. William Torch of the event. As well, all Mr. David Shrestinian Mr. Ammar Syed Ms. Queenie Torigian materials and lectures Ms. Louise Shuklian Ms. Suzanne Szczesny Mr. and Mrs. Varoujan M. Torikian from the conference were Ms. Ralph J. Simmons Ms. Armine Tahmassian Mr. Mike Torikian recorded and stored Dr. and Mrs. Michael R. Simonian Mr. John Tajirian Mr. and Mrs. Bogos P. Torikian online, becoming available Ms. Patricia R. Simonian Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Takoushian Mr. Joseph Torosian at no cost to those who Mr. and Mrs. Michael H. Simonian Ms. Marina Takvorian Mr. and Mrs. Andrew E. Torosian wished to access them and Ms. Tatiana Simonian Mr. and Mrs. Nurhan E. Takvoryan Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm M. Torosian providing a unique self- Mr. James K. Simonian Mr. and Mrs. Vahe R. Talatian Mr. and Mrs. Ararat Torosyan education opportunity to Mr. and Mrs. Guy A. Simonian Ms. Maria Tanquary Mrs. and Mr. Annie Totah physicians and healthcare Mr. and Mrs. William M. Simonian Mr. Ara Tarbinian Ms. Aresa E. Toukdarian providers from all over Ms. Lusine Simonyan Ms. Laura Tarbox Mr. and Mrs. Richard Toukdarian the world. With hundreds Ms. Linda Simsarian Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tarkanian Mr. and Mrs. Dickran Toumajan of healthcare workers Mrs. Sona Simsarian Ms. Robin K. Tarpinian Mr. and Mrs. Steven Toumanian participating around the Dr. and Mrs. Greg G. Simsarian Ms. Dorothy I. Tarpinian Mr. and Mrs. Zorab Toutoundjian globe, and despite the Ms. Sharon Sinelli Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Tarpinian Ms. Linda Townsend difficult circumstances Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Sirabian Mr. and Ms. Arshag T. Tarpinian Mr. Ara L. Tramblian endured throughout Ms. Maral Sirabonian Mr. and Mrs. Haig D. Tarpinian Ms. Carol Trapani the process, our virtual Mr. Michael C. Sirmaian Mr. and Mrs. John N. Tarpinian Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Truffo conference was able to Mr. and Mrs. Kilhatir A. Sisian Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tarvezian Mr. and Mrs. Taniel V. Tufenkjian move forward in the name Ms. Christine Sislian Mr. and Mrs. Abraham N. Tashdjian Mr. and Mrs. Hrair K. Tumageanian of advancing medical Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Sislian Mr. and Mrs. Diran V. Tashian Ms. Jeanne Tumanjan education and providing Mr. and Mrs. Peter K. Sivaslian Ms. Robin L. Tashjian Ms. and Mrs. John Turcotte the highest quality of care! Mr. Daniel S. Siyahian Mr. Roger G. Tashjian Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tusan Mr. and Mrs. Vahan Skenderian Mr. and Mrs. Sebouh V. Tashjian Ms. Alice Tutunjian Mr. and Mrs. Morris Skenderian Mr. Ronald S. Tashjian Drs. Siranoush Vagramian Mr. and Mrs. Armen Y. 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Ms. Diana Varadian Mr. Vahik V. Vartanians Mr. and Mrs. John M. Wolohojian Mrs. Shakeh Young Mr. Charles H. Varadian Mr. Edwin Vartany Mr. and Mrs. James H. Woloohojian Ms. Hilda Yousefian Mr. Ashot Vardanyan Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Varteresian Ms. Elise D. Yacoubian Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Yulduzian Ms. Lorraine A. Varjabedian Mr. and Mrs. Vahe M. Vartian Mrs. Violette S. Yacoubian Mr. and Mrs. Hrair Zadoian Mr. and Mrs. Vatche Varjabedian Mrs. Ann P. Vaznaian Mr. and Mr. Arto Yagjian Mr. and Mr. Vahan Zahgkuni Mr. John Varjabedian Mr. Carlos Velazquez Mr. and Mrs. Marc Yagjian Mr. and Mrs. Nahabet Zakarian Mr. and Mrs. Kegham Varjabedian Mr. Douglas Vescio Ms. Louise R. Yakoobian Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Zamanian Ms. Berjuhi S. Varjabedian Ms. Yelena Viana Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Yaldezian Ms. Mary A. Zamanigian Dr. Roy E. Vartabedian Mr. and Mrs. Antal Viczian Mr. and Mrs. Jerry A. Yarbrough Mr. Gerald E. Zaroogian Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Vartanian Mr. Wanis G. Voskeridjian Mr. Mohammad Yassaman Mr. and Ms. Robert Zarookian Ms. Alice Vartanian Mr. and Mrs. Garo H. Voskerijian Mr. and Mrs. Andre Yavrouian Mr. and Mrs. Victor Zarougian Mr. Bartan Vartanian Ms. Taryn A. Waddle Ms. Ankine Yazicioglu Ms. Grace Zartarian Mr. Andrew Vartanian Mr. Larry Wade Mr. Koko Yegnukian Mr. David G. Zartarian Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Vartanian Mrs. and Mr. Carol J. Wagner Dr. and Mrs. Leon S. Yengoyan Mr. Robert J. Zartarian Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vartanian Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey T. Wagner Dr. Arlene T. Yepremian Ms. Gulunya Zekiyan Ms. Patricia S. Vartanian Mr. David Ward Mr. Varooge T. Yerganian Mr. and Mrs. Sarkis H. Zeronian Mr. and Mrs. Mher Vartanian Ms. Margaret Waupsh Ms. Anjel M. Yessayan Mr. Shuiqin Zhou Mrs. Mary Vartanian Ms. Barbara Waxman Mr. and Mrs. Daniel D. Yessian Dr. and Mrs. Raffi L. Zohrabian Ms. Ani Vartanian Ms. Pam Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. Bedros A. Yildiz Mr. Vroyer Zohrabian Ms. Zabelle Vartanian Mrs. Karen B. Wimberly Dr. James Yogurtian Ms. Sonia Zorian Mr. Robert Vartanians Ms. Florence K. Wolohojian Ms. Rosa Younekian Mr. and Mrs. Nubar A. Zoryan

AND MANY THANKS TO ALL OUR DOCTORS FOR THEIR DEDICATION IN TREATING ARMENIANS IN NEED

Volunteer Dr. Nubar Manoukian Dr. Anna Hovakimyan Dana Hornbeak Dr. John Merrian Dr. Tadevos Hovhannisyan Lussia Kamberian Physicians Dr. John Michon Dr. Asatur Hovsepyan Michael Kapamajian Dr. Larry Najarian Dr. Artak Kirakosyan Suzie Kazaryan Dr. Anthony Aldave Dr. Harry Oganesyan Dr. Narine Makyan Mariam Khachatrian Dr. John Apisson Dr. Roger V. Ohanesian Dr. Alex Malayan Shant Korkigian Dr. Zaree Babahanian Dr. Edward O’malley Dr. Lilit Mkrtchyan Alin Megerdichian Dr. Dwayne Baharozian Dr. Matt Parson Dr. Spartak Ohanyan Anna Melkonian Dr. Robert Bedrosian Dr. Elizabeth Raab Dr. Vahan Papoyan Tatevik Movsisyan Dr. George Bohigian Dr. Khodam Rostomian Dr. Marianne Shahsuvaryan Ruzan Orkuzyan Dr. Paul Chen Dr. Reid Schindler Dr. Armen Vardanyan Saul Rosenstein Dr. Sanford Chen Dr. Lee Shahinian Dr. Lilit Voskanyan Nairi Rostomian Dr. Howard Conn Dr. Aisha Simjee Lilit Shahinyan Dr. Emmett Cunningham Dr. James Smith Tatevik Shoboyan Dr. Mary Davidian Dr. Sarkis Soukiasian Anna Ter-Zakarian Dr. Elias Ekedi Dr. Michael Vrabec Medical Student Julie Thomasian Dr. Troy Elander Dr. Matthew Wade Celine Vartany Dr. Steve Feldon Dr. Sui Chien Wong Observers Dr. Robert Fisher Dr. Meyer Yepremyan Dr. Karine Gabrielian Dr. John Griffin Satenik Agagulyan Dr. Ruben Grigoryan Physicians in Tatevik Arevikyan Dr. Mireille Hamparian Talar Asarian Dr. Grigor Harutunyan Armenia Zaree Babakanian Dr. Richard Hill Connor Baharozian Dr. Edward Holland Dr. Tatevik Adamyan Melody Bedrossian Dr. John Hovanesian Dr. Araks Davtyan Andrew Behnesilian Dr. Kenneth Jaegers Dr. Zara Dravajyan Madeline Coutler Dr. Thomas Johnson Dr. Ani Gevorgyan Vahig Gamsarian GIFT Dr. Basilio Kalpakian Dr. Armine Gharakeshishyan Maryam Garabedian The Dr. Michael Kapamajian Dr. Georgi Grigoryan Armen Ghazarian Dr. Richard Kasper Dr. Levon Grigoryan Lisa Giragosian Dr. Barach Kupperman Dr. Ani Hampardzumyan Grigor Harutunyan Dr. Thomas Lee Dr. Ruzanna Harutyunyan Courtney Heisler SIof HT The Armenian EyeCare Project U.S. Office Armenia Office 100 W. Foothill Blvd., Ste 203 5 Aygestan St. House 7 San Dimas, California 91773 0070 Yerevan, Armenia

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AECP Mission Statement: To eliminate preventable blindness in Armenia and to make quality eye care accessible to every child and adult in the country

Images from a refugee camp in Armenia, October 2020.