12+ hour, 43+ min ago  (220+ words) citybiz Lighthouse of Broward is celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day with its own Global & Lighthouse Accessibility Awareness Day celebration for the visually impaired and blind on Thursday, May 21 from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. at Flamingo Hall, 12855 NW 8th St. in Sunrise. The free community…...

4+ hour, 46+ min ago  (228+ words) Australian Minister for International Development Dr Anne Aly (left) and award winner Dr Jambi Garap. Image: Fred Hollows Foundation. Papua New Guinean ophthalmologist Dr Jambi Garap has been named the inaugural recipient of the Gabi Hollows Award, recognising women advancing…...

8+ hour, 32+ min ago  (450+ words) Hospiten is launching a prevention campaign for free diagnostic tests on the occasion of World Glaucoma Week. The initiative will be held at Hospiten Sur University Hospital and Hospiten Tamaragua and is aimed at people over 40 years of age. The…...

5+ hour ago  (1034+ words) Collisions linked to drivers with eyesight issues have risen year-on-year, increasing from 152 in 2023, to 170 in 2024, and 214 in 2025. Essex recorded the largest increase in vision-related incidents, climbing from just 5 in 2023 to 29 in 2025, nearly six times higher than in 2023. Ensure you always…...

17+ hour, 37+ min ago  (371+ words) Molecular biologist Jean Bennett, 71, and her husband, ophthalmic surgeon Albert Maguire, 66, both emeritus professors at the University of Pennsylvania, share the US$3 million prize with physician-scientist Katherine High, 74, CEO of Rhy Gaze, a gene therapy company based in Switzerland and…...

10+ hour, 16+ min ago  (191+ words) A steam warming eye mask may be effective at managing both the ocular health and myopia progression in children, according to research published in the journal'Clinical and Experimental Optometry.'The overall improvements in visual comfort and ocular health are important…...

15+ hour, 54+ min ago  (283+ words) There might be an early shower; otherwise, mostly cloudy. . Prevent Blindness debuts "Best Eyes for Life" campaign to educate the public on the importance of early detection and treatment of vision issues, and provides tips for all ages on ways…...

10+ hour, 3+ min ago  (1626+ words) Ten graduating EMU seniors were honored as Cords of Distinction recipients at a ceremony on Friday, April 24, in Martin Chapel. The 10 recipients were presented with blue and gold cords to wear at Commencement, which will be held Sunday, May 3, 2026. Click…...

4+ hour, 16+ min ago  (313+ words) Eyes On Eyecare has partnered with the Intrepid Eye Society (IES) to launch a new exclusive video channel for optometrists: Inside Intrepid. How exciting! But first, let's get a refresher on the Intrepid Eye Society. Established in 2015, IES is a…...

15+ hour, 19+ min ago  (134+ words) What: Sagtec Global Limited Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Q&A Webcast When: Wednesday, April 29, 2025 Time: 9: 00 a. m. Eastern Time / 9: 00 p. m. Malaysia Time Approximately 24 hours after the Q&A session, an archived version will be available on the Company's website for approximately…...