From China to Harvard's Halls
Dr. Ming Wang's life is a testament to the transformative power of faith and perseverance. Born in Hangzhou, China, in 1960, Ming faced the harsh realities of the Cultural Revolution. As universities shut down and millions of youths were sent to labor camps, he too stood on the brink of such a fate. Reflecting on that time, Dr. Wang said, "Over 20 million high school graduates were deported to labor camps during the Cultural Revolution. I was about to be one of them." His life took a turn when he was accepted to study chemical physics in 1978.
In 1982, with just $50 borrowed from an American professor, he ventured to the United States, driven by a dream to study medicine. Despite facing racial bias, Dr. Wang excelled academically, earning a Ph.D. in laser physics and graduating magna cum laude from Harvard Medical School.
Atheist Scientist Encounters God's Design
However, it was not science alone that shaped his journey. At Harvard, while studying the human eye, Dr. Wang encountered a crisis of belief. "The human eye is so complicated," he said. "It was impossible to believe it formed out of randomness." A professor challenged him further, drawing parallels between the complexity of the eye and the impossibility of a car forming spontaneously from metal. This revelation ignited a profound transformation in Dr. Wang. "The idea that life is created by a Creator with a purpose freed me from all confusion," he reflected, as he embraced Christianity.
Serving Others Through Faith
Now a renowned eye surgeon, Dr. Wang uses his skills to serve others. He founded the Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration, providing free surgeries to those in need worldwide. His invention, the amniotic membrane contact lens, has restored sight to millions, yet he attributes his success to a higher power. "For me, as a Christian, faith in Christ gives me a purpose," Dr. Wang said, emphasizing his commitment to helping blind children.
Through his autobiography, *From Darkness to Sight*, and its film adaptation, Dr. Wang shares his journey from atheism to faith, highlighting how his relationship with Jesus has been integral to his life's work. His story is a powerful reminder that Jesus is the true healer and provider, guiding Dr. Wang to use his gifts for the greater good.
