The Lila Rose Show E211: Harvard-Trained Doctor Invents Cure for Blindness...And Finds God w/Dr Ming Wang | Lila Rose Show
May 6, 2025
Dr. Ming Wang, a Harvard and MIT trained MD with a PhD in laser physics, shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings in China to becoming a world-renowned eye surgeon. He reveals how a life-changing act of brutality against a child led him to develop revolutionary treatments for blindness. The conversation touches on his transition from atheism to faith, reflecting the profound interplay between science and spirituality in his life. Wang's personal anecdotes highlight resilience, education, and the mission to restore sight for those in need.
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Inspiration to Study Eyesight
- Dr. Ming Wang was inspired to focus on eye research after meeting a blind patient born blind during his medical training.
- He realized those without sight substitute vision with other senses and devoted his life to restoring eyesight.
Foundation to Help Blind Orphans
- Dr. Wang founded a foundation to help blind orphan children, starting with a five-year-old girl in India blinded by acid.
- The foundation provides medical care and support, raising funds through church groups and missionaries.
Prioritize Healthcare Delivery
- Work harder and use available technology to help those with least voice and ability to access care.
- Focus on delivering, not just discovering, medical advances to poverty-stricken patients globally.
