Charity
The latest news from charities within the optical sector
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In the run up to the October awareness day, the IAPB has revealed a campaign to encourage one million people to pledge to have a sight test
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The global initiative aims to raise awareness of the growing issue of myopia in children
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The annual inter-university competition, Optoversity Challenge, takes place as a virtual event with 11 universities competing for the winning title
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Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, VP of international programmes at Operation Eyesight in Hyderabad, tells OT why governments and NGOs need to work together to avoid a “looming sight crisis”
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Sumrana Yasmin, global technical lead on refractive error at Sightsavers, tells OT about the charity’s mission to ensure that eye care is included as part of the global COVID-19 recovery
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The professional dancer will share her own story of poor eyesight in the hope that it will inspire others to support the charity’s work
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The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust released its findings ahead of National Eye Health Week
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Fiona Mackinnon has raised over £1400 in a fundraiser held in memory of optometrist Shirley Cameron
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Fight for Sight has released the findings of a poll to mark World Sight Day
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The national charity is highlighting the need for more research into macular disease in order to stop it “in its tracks”