See The Lord | Eyecare for underserved communities rooted in the Catholic faith

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Our Work

We hope to fully serve and touch the lives of those most marginalized and least fortunate, in the most efficient and sustainable manner.

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Our Impact

IN OUR MANY YEARS OF OPERATION, STL HAS SERVED OVER THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS AND PROVIDED OVER NUMEROUS PAIRS OF GLASSES.

15

Years of operation with local and international mission trips.

9,487

Patients served, from children with special needs to elderly villagers.

4,835

Pairs of glasses provided to patients free of charge.

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Upcoming Mission Trips

Join us on the next mission trip! We need volunteers from all walks of life. These mission trips are especially valuable if you are are an optometry school student or curious about the optometry field. Browse our available current trips or learn more about our past trips. To register for a mission trip, fill out your complete information and submit before the deadline.

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Our Community

Give your time and utilize your talents. Serve on our mission trips as a volunteer. Join us in our administrative team. Or both! We encourage volunteers of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and interests. Read about our volunteers' experiences in our featured articles.

Featured Articles

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Cheers to 15 Years!

By Rose Hoang August 3, 2026 What a momentous occasion we are celebrating this year - See the Lord’s 15th year anniversary since its founding in 2011! It has been an honor to witness what STL has accomplished over the years: since our first mission trip to Taiwan in 2012, we have seen close to 10,000 patients and provided over 5,000 pairs of customized, prescription glasses to patients free of charge (not to mention we have also provided many free over-the-counter readers an

We're a Teenager!

By Kelly KaoLee July 28, 2026 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Let the day’s own trouble be sufficient for the day.” ~Matthew 6:34 Fifteen years ago, we were little more than kids ourselves—full of enthusiasm, energy, and a deep desire to live out our faith. Armed with newly gained knowledge from our graduate and healthcare training, we wanted to use our gifts to serve others. Fifteen years later, much has changed. We now h

Reflections on Leadership and Growth

By Admin September 2, 2025 Dr. Tiffany Khong-Lii has been involved with STL for many years. She served as president/CEO from 2022-2025, and this past May has handed off her position to Rose Hoang. We asked her to share her reflection upon her years as President. 1) What was the most rewarding aspect of being president? I was honored to be chosen as president after Dr. Kelly Kao Lee's tenure as president and founder for over 10 years. The most rewarding part was to continue li