David Paton, a visionary ophthalmologist, passed away at 94, leaving a legacy through Project Orbis, a transformative initiative that repurposed a United Airlines jet into a flying hospital. During his tenure at Johns Hopkins University in the 1970s, Paton recognized the overwhelming cases of preventable blindness worldwide and sought innovative solutions to enhance surgical training and healthcare access in developing countries. His idea of converting an aircraft into a mobile medical facility revolutionized the way medical assistance was provided, allowing for immediate surgical intervention and education for local physicians, thereby addressing pressing public health needs.
David Paton transformed a United Airlines jet into Project Orbis, flying to developing countries to perform eye surgeries and educate local doctors.
Frustrated by preventable blindness, he envisioned using aircraft as mobile hospitals, which became the foundation of his innovative Project Orbis.
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