i thought this is why i became a doctor. in that moment i also remembered my grandmother, who inspired me to become an eye surgeon. she spent hours with me as a kid. we would sort through the coin collection looking for wheat pennies and as the vision became impaired, it was my responsibility and went with my grandmother to the open that will monthlyologist and when she received the sad news mac lar degeneration had done harm to her eyes. it made me want to become an eye surgeon and make a difference in people's lives. i've been fortunate and able to enjoy the american dream. i worry that the opportunity and hope are slipping away for our sons and daughters, as i watch our once great economy collapse under mounting spending and debt, what kind of america will