The Ramón Pando Ophthalmologic Institute from Havana city has treated 977.937 patients since its foundation on Abril 29th, 1988.

The Cuban News agency reported that it was during that period of time the first related institution about the introduction of newer surgical techniques has achieved a renowned international projection through the creation of the local Misión Milagro, mainly.

Eneyda de la Caridad Pérez Candelaria, who is the master´s in Exact Sciences, pointed out that there have been carried out over 275.773 ocular surgeries.