S3E142 | SIGHT: A Purpose Driven Life | Ming Wang MD, PhD | E142
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The film “Sight” (FREE link: sight.drmingwang.com) tells the story of our center’s invention of the amniotic membrane contact lens, which has transformed the world and helped restore eyesight in millions.
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In this conversation, Dr. Ming Wang shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood in China during the Cultural Revolution to becoming a renowned laser eye surgeon in America. He emphasizes the importance of living a purpose-driven life, outlining five specific purposes he has developed for himself. Dr. Wang discusses his groundbreaking invention of the amniotic membrane contact lens and the impact of his foundation, which provides free surgeries for blind orphan children. He advocates for finding common ground in a polarized world and highlights the significance of education and sharing knowledge. The conversation culminates in a call to action to support his foundation and the film 'Sight', which tells his remarkable story. In this conversation, Dr. Ming Wang shares his journey of perseverance through adversity, the importance of storytelling in breaking stereotypes, and the role of faith in navigating life's challenges. He discusses the significance of wanting to fight for one's goals, the complexities of US-China relations, and the essence of innovation in America. Dr. Wang emphasizes the need for gratitude towards family and support systems, the balance between work and relaxation, and the deeper meanings of life beyond physical sight.
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Dr. Ming Wang is a Harvard & MIT graduate (MD) and is one of the few
laser eye surgeons in the world today who holds a doctorate degree in
laser physics. The film “Sight”, distributed by Angel Studios, is based on
Dr. Wang’s autobiography “From Darkness to Sight”, co-starring Greg
Kinnear.
As a teenager, Ming fought poverty and hardship in China and came to
America with only $50 and earned two doctorate degrees, one in laser
physics and one in medicine, and graduated with the highest honors
from Harvard Medical School and MIT.
Amniotic membrane contact lens, which Dr. Wang invented and for
which he donated his patents to the world, has been used by tens of
thousands of eye doctors in nearly every nation and millions of patients
have been helped.
Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration has helped patients from over
40 states in the U.S. and 55 countries, with all sight restoration
surgeries performed free-of-charge. Dr. Wang was named the Kiwanis
Nashvillian of the Year for his lifelong dedication to help blind orphaned
children from around the world.
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The film “Sight” (FREE link: sight.drmingwang.com) tells the story of our center’s invention of the amniotic membrane contact lens, which has transformed the world and helped restore eyesight in millions.
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Ming Wang, MD, PhD Harvard & MIT (MD, magna cum laude); University of Maryland (PhD, laser physics)
Founder, Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration
Co-founder, Common Ground Network; Co-founder, Tennessee Immigrant and Minority Business Group
Director, Wang Vision Institute, [email protected], www.drmingwang.com
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