"Profiles In Vision 2014"

Benefiting Vision & Eye Care For Massachusetts' Underserved Children and Older Adults

Honoring OneSight

The New England College of Optometry will present "Profiles In Vision 2014" from 6 - 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, at the The Langham, Boston.   Hosted by College President Dr. Clifford Scott and featuring entertainment, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, decadent desserts, exclusive raffle prizes and special multimedia presentations, the elegant fundraising evening will honor the ongoing work of OneSight and its Executive Director Dr. Jason Singh.  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 eye glasses.  

Master of Ceremonies will be Ron Della Chiesa, Boston radio personality and voice of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.  Event tickets are $150 per person and are available by visiting www.neco.edu.

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 will be located outside The Langham, Boston, to welcome visitors from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

New England College of Optometry

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.  The College also: 

•  influences the direction of vision care in 19 countries through its partnerships. 

•  currently enrolls students from 50 states and 10 countries. 

•  serves more than 280,000 individuals annually throughout United States with its vast student externship opportunities and residencies.

•  provides comprehensive vision care to children, older adults, the homeless and individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts through New England Eye, its mobile vision clinic, and satellite clinics in schools, homeless shelters, community health centers and VA Medical Centers.

OneSight

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.

What:

New England College of Optometry Presents

"Profiles In Vision 2014"

Benefiting Vision & Eye Care For Massachusetts' Underserved Children and Older Adults

Black Tie Optional

Hosted By:

Ron Della Chiesa  •  Boston radio personality and voice of the Boston Symphony Orchestra

Featuring:

Cocktails, Hors d'oeuvres, Decadent Desserts,

Entertainment, Exclusive Raffle Prizes, Multimedia Presentations

Honoring:

OneSight and its Executive Director, Jason Singh, OD

Where:

The Langham, Boston

250 Franklin Street

Boston, MA

When:

Thursday, April 10, 6 - 9 p.m.

Tickets:

$150.00 per person

Reservations:

www.neco.edu