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New England College of Optometry Presents "Profiles In Vision 2014"

The New England College of Optometry recently presented "Profiles In Vision 2014," benefiting vision and eye care for Massachusetts' underserved children and older adults. 

Hosted by College President Dr. Clifford Scott and held at The Langham, Boston, the elegant fundraising evening honored the ongoing work of OneSight and its Executive Director Dr. Jason Singh, who was presented with the College’s Presidential Medal by Dr. Scott.  OneSight is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating the global vision crisis for more than a billion people who could have their sight restored with an eye exam and eyeglasses.

Attended by 200 guests, “Profiles In Vision” featured live jazz, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, decadent desserts, exclusive raffle prizes and special multimedia presentations.  Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Ron Della Chiesa, Boston radio personality and voice of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

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In celebration of the evening, mobile vision clinics from New England Eye (the innovative patient care subsidiary of the New England College of Optometry) and OneSight were located outside the hotel to offer tours to both guests and the general public.

Founded in 1894 in Boston's Back Bay, the New England College of Optometry ranks as the longest continuously operating college of optometry in the world. NECO also: influences the direction of vision care in 19 countries through its partnerships: currently enrolls students from 50 states and 10 countries; and provides comprehensive vision care to children, older adults, the homeless and individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts through its mobile vision clinic, and satellite clinics in schools, homeless shelters, community health centers and VA Medical Centers.

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Since 1988, OneSight has partnered with local health organizations, governments, school districts, industry leaders, doctors and volunteers to help more than 8.5 million people in 40 countries.  OneSight provides quality eye care and new eyeglasses through charitable Vision Clinics and Sustainable Vision Centers delivering permanent access to affordable vision care in underserved communities worldwide. OneSight's 2014 charitable vision clinics will serve more than 250,000 people in 14 countries.

For more information on New England College of Optometry, visit www.neco.edu.

All Photos: Joey Libby Photography    
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