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Five Innovations that Shaped OneSight
March 27, 2013
Ever stepped onto a Vision Van, fitted a child with Chabellas, or volunteered in a Resource Center? If so, you have some innovative volunteers to thank.
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OneSight’s Alive in Thailand
December 17, 2012
During the OneSight Thailand Clinic, volunteers provided vision care to more than 1,000 patients each day, many of them children.
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OneSight Announces 2013 Clinics
December 17, 2012
On December 11, OneSight announced 2013 Clinics during which more than 1,000 doctors and trained volunteers will provide eye care to those in need.
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Clinic Changes Lives in Chile
November 26, 2012
During the OneSight Chile Clinic among the thousands helped, was a special patient named Leda.
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Vision Van Continues Hurricane Relief at Second Location
November 19, 2012
OneSight will conduct a second Vision Van Clinic to help Hurricane Sandy victims in Moonachie, New Jersey.
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OneSight’s Sustainable Development Program Helps Working Poor
November 14, 2012
The OneSight Vision Center at CityLink is a new community-based program created to eliminate vision care as a barrier for the working poor.
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Doctor Improves Lives at Clinic
July 23, 2012
At the OneSight Fishkill, NY Clinic, team members traveled to several camps run by The Fresh Air Fund.
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Team Members Serve Together at Thailand Clinic
May 31, 2012
“Locals flooded the premises hours before we arrived to the scene. And no matter how exhausted we were, our adrenaline kicked into gear and we made it to the finish line.”
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Cataract Patient Receives Sight in The Gambia
May 31, 2012
The Gambia OneSight Clinic gave new life to many patients May 13-26.
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Young Boy Sees New World at India Clinic
May 7, 2012
During the second 2012 India OneSight Global Clinic (April 15-28), a six-year-old boy who needed a very strong prescription (-10) received his first pair of glasses.
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Patient Cries Tears of Joy During India Clinic
March 6, 2012
Poor vision caused challenges for an Indian man who struggled to perform his job driving a tractor.
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Baseball Builds Bridges from Benin to Minnesota
February 14, 2012
From Minnesota to Africa, OneSight brings diverse groups of people together to share in their passion for giving back.
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OneSight Patients Overcome Obstacles to See
November 23, 2011
The recent OneSight Global Clinic to India, November 7 – 19, proved to be amazing for both patients and volunteers.
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Sunglass Hut’s Exclusive Collection Benefits OneSight
November 9, 2011
Sunglass Hut announced the return of the Artist Series, a program which sources up-and-coming artists to create exclusive sunglasses in support of OneSight.
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Sustainable Clinics Come to Life in The Gambia
July 11, 2011
In addition to being the Global Clinic where OneSight volunteers helped their eight millionth patient, The Gambia is an example of sustainable care.
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A Wave Says It All at Ghana Clinic
July 7, 2011
A young girl who was very nearsighted received free vision care and eyewear during the OneSight Global Clinic to Ghana, June 13-24.
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Meet Marokey, our 8 Millionth Patient
June 22, 2011
Marokey received the gift of sight today from volunteers and doctors during OneSight’s first Clinic in The Gambia.
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OneSight Launches New Vision Van
April 13, 2011
OneSight is proud to announce the launch of the newest Vision Van, affectionately named EyeLeen. Take a virtual tour of this new vehicle.
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India Clinic Delivers More Than Just Eyewear
April 7, 2011
During the second 2011 Global Clinic to India (March 20 – April 2), OneSight doctors and trained volunteers saw patients who needed a range of eye care.
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Recycling Process Brought to Life on Thailand Clinic
April 6, 2011
During the Thailand Clinic (March 20 - April 2), one pair of eyewear gave a patient a new outlook and brought the recycling process to life for volunteers.
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Eyewear Donation Changes Man’s Life in India
March 23, 2011
During the recent OneSight Global Clinic to India (February 28 - March 12), team members wrote about their experiences on the Clinic blog.
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Thailand Clinic Makes Visible Difference
February 8, 2011
The 2011 OneSight Eye Care Clinic schedule kicked off in Thailand January 17-29.
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OneSight and Gretchen Bleiler Featured in Women’s Health
February 1, 2011
Oakley athlete and Olympic medalist Gretchen Bleiler was interviewed for the Women’s Health Magazine website.
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OneSight Announces 2011 Clinic Schedule
January 10, 2011
Thailand, India and South Africa become areas of focus in 2011.
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Sunglass Hut’s Exclusive Collection Benefits OneSight
December 16, 2010
Sunglass Hut announced the return of the Artist Series, an annual program in support of OneSight.
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OneSight Improves Lives in South Africa
December 14, 2010
During the recent South Africa Clinic (November 29 - December 10), many people received much needed vision care and eyewear.
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OneSight Announces Partnership with SSI
December 2, 2010
A key program initiative for OneSight is to create ongoing sustainable care for people in need around the world.
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Ghana Clinic Helps Child See Clearly
October 28, 2010
During the OneSight Global Clinic in Ghana (October 11-23), team members provided much needed vision care and eyewear to a 10-year-old boy who had never worn glasses.
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Burkina Faso Clinic Changes Teacher’s Life
October 25, 2010
During the OneSight Global Clinic to Burkina Faso (October 4-9), team members provided much needed vision care and eyewear to those in need.
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OneSight Hosts Vision Awareness Events on World Sight Day
October 13, 2010
On October 14, OneSight will host a series of global vision awareness events as part of World Sight Day, an annual day to focus global attention on blindness, visual impairment and rehabilitation of the visually impaired.
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Oakley OneSight Clinic Creates Lifetime Ambassadors
October 7, 2010
During the OneSight South Africa Clinic (September 10 - October 2) sponsored by Oakley, athletes worked alongside Clinic team members
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OneSight Research Foundation Awards $145,000 in Grants
September 29, 2010
The OneSight Research Foundation recently awarded $145,000 to four organizations that support diabetic retinopathy research.
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OneSight Clinic Changes Lives in Benin
September 29, 2010
During the Benin, Africa OneSight Clinic (September 6-18), team members provided in-depth eye exams.
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OneSight Mexico Clinic Makes a Difference
September 26, 2010
On the second 2010 OneSight Clinic to Mexico (September 6-18) volunteers gave many recipients a new outlook on life.
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OneSight Partnership Provides Eyewear, Surgery to those in Paraguay
August 3, 2010
The OneSight Paraguay Clinic, July 18-29, was not only an opportunity for recipients to receive eyewear, but also one where eye surgery...
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Mexico OneSight Clinic Triples Goal to Help More Recipients
July 28, 2010
At the Mexico OneSight Clinic (July 12-23), thousands of local residents received eye exams and eyewear...