The Amazing works, travels and events of Fred Hollows
In 1989 Fred was unfortunately diagnosed with cancer.
In Eritrea there was a civil war and Fred Hollows discovered that there were no eye doctors (ophthalmologist) to treat soldiers or civilians, so he packed his equipment and went over to Eritrea with his companions to help those who needed eye treatment. Fred Hollows once said "When I've seen an opportunity I haven't sat down and called a committee meeting, We've gone and done it.
In April 1992 Fred Hollows visited Vietnam for the first time and at the end of his trip gave a promise to the whole country to bring back training and good quality equipment. In July with funding dependent on his profile and a powerful persuasive use of language, he considered himself fit from hospital and flew to Sydney.
Fred Hollows received the money four days later and a week later he flew back to Vietnam with an eye team all prepared to hold the first eye surgery workshop in Vietnam.
Fred Hollows received the money four days later and a week later he flew back to Vietnam with an eye team all prepared to hold the first eye surgery workshop in Vietnam.