Dr. Carter helped change 100 lives in 100 minutes

DALLAS, TEXAS – In just 100 minutes on April 9, 2008, the lives of 100 low-income people in cities and towns across the country were changed forever as their failing eyesight went from murky to new-found clarity at all distances with Crystalens® cataract-lens implants…free of charge. This monumental program commemorated the 100,000th Crystalens implantation.

Dr. Harvey L. Carter III of the Carter Eye Center in Dallas was among a select group of ophthalmologists nationwide participating in this unique program – Changing 100 Lives in 100 Minutes – which not only dramatically improved patients’ eyesight, but also means many of them may never need eyeglasses again.

Bausch & Lomb, which manufactures the innovative Crystalens intraocular lens for cataracts, donated 100 pairs of these lenses – generally not covered by private insurance or Medicare. Then, from coast to coast, 100 participating ophthalmologists, including Dr. Carter, performed Crystalens implantation surgeries simultaneously. Dr. Stuart Cumming, inventor of the Crystalens®, was also kind enough to join Dr. Carter for this special event.

	Dr. Cumming, Pat, Gwen, Dr. Carter, and Ernie before surgery
	Dr. Carter performing Crystalens® procedure
	Dr. Carter, Gwen and Dr. Cumming after surgery
	Dr. Cumming and surgical staff

Dr. Carter performed the pro bono Crystalens procedure on Gwen Brumit, a 49 year old single mother, who had developed cataracts earlier in life than most people. Dr. Carter was the first FDA investigator in north Texas to perform LASIK and is considered one of the top LASIK surgeons in the country. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Carter is a worldwide consultant for several medical-technology companies involved in research and new surgical technologies. To learn more about Dr. Carter click here for more information.

Dr. Carter was the first U.S. surgeon to implant the Crystalens after its FDA approval nearly 5 years ago and is currently the world's leading Crystalens implanter. Dr. Carter performed the procedure on legendary NFL sports broadcaster Pat Summerall in 2005. Summerall and Dr. Carter's first Crystalens patient, Ernie Davenport, were present to celebrate the event.