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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...
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Optometry Students Receive Dr. Pearle Scholarships
July 12, 2010
The OneSight Research Foundation has doubled its efforts to support optometrists of the future through the Dr. Stanley Pearle Scholarship Fund in 2010.
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Totally Wired
June 17, 2010
The TOTALLY WIRED Design Collection was auctioned and R20 100 was raised for OneSight. The Totally Wired campaign is a Sunglass Hut CSI initiative that launched nationally on Friday 11 June 2010.
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OneSight Delivers Clear Vision and Sun Protection in Ecuador
June 9, 2010
The OneSight Ecuador Clinic, held May 24 – June 4, not only helped residents to see clearly, but also to protect their eyes from the sun.
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OneSight Volunteers Welcomed in China
May 28, 2010
The OneSight Clinic in China (May 10 – 24) opened with a special ceremony hosted by the Qingdao Federation for Disabled Persons. Several important dignitaries welcomed OneSight volunteers, grateful for the gift they were about to provide to local residents.
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Luxottica Manufacturing Helps Give Gift of Sight in El Salvador
May 14, 2010
While most recipients received recycled eyewear during the recent Clinic in El Salvador, many received new glasses thanks to a partnership with Luxottica Manufacturing.
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OneSight India Becomes an Official Nonprofit
April 30, 2010
OneSight was recently recognized as an official nonprofit foundation in India thanks to many Luxottica employees and local volunteers.
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Hundreds Helped During Atlanta OneSight Clinic
April 8, 2010
Volunteers from across North America spent March 21-26 at the Atlanta OneSight Clinic providing eye screenings and new eyewear to hundreds of area school children.
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2010 OneSight Programs in South America
March 25, 2010
In 2010 OneSight will hold two-week Clinics in Mexico, Ecuador, El Salvador and Paraguay.
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OneSight Featured on Polish TV
March 16, 2010
Thomasz Dudek, Sales Coordinator of Luxottica Poland, was invited to a popular Polish morning TV show to present the OneSight Foundation and our activities.
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OneSight Houston Team Gets Visit from Member of US Congress
March 1, 2010
In the midst of providing complete eye exams and making eyewear on site at the Houston Clinic (February 14-26), the volunteer team also found time to accept a Certificate of Congressional Recognition for helping Houston residents see clearly.
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Royalty Helps Provide Vision Care at India Clinic
February 28, 2010
OneSight visited the Indian state of Rajasthan (February 15-27), with volunteers eager to help residents of this densely populated desert region. The Clinic was so important to the area that the Maharaja, or king, of Rajasthan came to tour the site.
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Zac Efron Helps OneSight
February 19, 2010
Zac Efron took part in an Oakley "Learn to Ride" surf promotion to raise money for the OneSight Foundation.
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Follow the Houston OneSight Clinic Blog
February 8, 2010
Follow the Houston, TX Clinic blog as team members share their experiences February 14-26. Read their stories at http://onesighthouston.blogspot.com/.
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Follow the India OneSight Clinic Blog
February 8, 2010
Follow the India Clinic blog as team members share their experiences February 15-27. Read their stories at http://onesightindiafeb2010.blogspot.com/.
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New Clinic Model Debuts in Thailand
February 7, 2010
The Thailand OneSight Clinic (January 25 – February 6) was a standard Clinic, one of OneSight’s four new Global Clinic models for 2010.
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EyeVan Debuts at San Diego Clinic
February 2, 2010
EyeVan, OneSight's new state-of-the-art eyeglass production vehicle, made its debut at the San Diego, CA Clinic, January 24-29.
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Follow the San Diego OneSight Clinic Blog
January 18, 2010
Follow the San Diego, CA Clinic blog as team members share their experiences January 24-29. Read their stories at http://onesightsandiego2010.blogspot.com/.
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Follow the Thailand OneSight Clinic Blog
January 18, 2010
Follow the Thailand Clinic blog as team members share their experiences January 25 – February 6. Read their stories at http://onesightthailand2010.blogspot.com/.
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Meet EyeVan!
January 11, 2010
EyeVan, a 40-foot state of the art production vehicle, joins our Vision Van fleet across North America!
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OneDay Celebrated Around the World
December 1, 2009
On OneDay (December 1, 2009), Luxottica’s first annual day of giving through OneSight, employees worldwide joined together to help the world see.
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