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The New England College of Optometry celebrated 25 students who earned scholarships recognizing their leadership, compassion, and dedication to helping others see clearly. These awards honor both living legends and those who dedicated their lives to optometric care. #
A local Specsavers store in Washington turned generosity into action this Easter, gathering sweet treats for families facing hardship. Staff and customers came together to support neighbors through the Washington Community Food Project.
Patients in Naini, Prayagraj, can now get cataract surgery locally instead of traveling hours to distant hospitals. Dr. Ashutosh Yadav built a community clinic that handles everything from dust removal to surgical procedures.
Scientists discovered that dim lighting during close-up activities like reading or using phones might be fueling the global myopia crisis. The simple fix? Brighter indoor spaces could help protect eyes naturally.
Brad Bywater spent just four months on dialysis before receiving a life-saving kidney from Chris Runkel, a near-stranger assigned as his church ministering brother. Over 60 people volunteered to be tested after one Facebook post.
Four University of North Carolina student-athletes just earned major recognition for proving you can dominate both the classroom and the competition. Two will receive $9,000 scholarships for graduate school, while two others landed on the ACC's excellence honor roll.
Scientists say the real culprit behind skyrocketing myopia rates isn't just screens. It's the combination of close-up focus and dim lighting that may be straining eyes worldwide.