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Blindness Doesn’t Stop Student From Envisioning Dreams of College
Emely Recinos began losing her eyesight at age 7. She was unable to see the board at school, tripped on steps and said she “walked into things” at night.
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The story of an inspiring student and the teacher who motivated her
Rebecca Baumgarten is a recipient of the Lighthouse Guild NY Scholarship Program. The scholarship is helping send her to Texas A&M University.
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Lighthouse Guild Scholarship Program Helps Students Who Are Blind Achieve Their College Dreams
Lighthouse Guild, the leading not-for-profit vision and healthcare organization, offers the largest financial scholarships in the country for students who are legally blind. The scholarships are awarded based on strong academic accomplishment and merit.
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Lighthouse Guild program sets standard in meeting behavioral needs of visually impaired
The July 18 issue of “Mental Health Weekly” includes the interview with Dr. Goldie Dersh on the Behavioral Health Program at Lighthouse Guild.
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Helpful Tips to Avoid Eye Injuries This Summer
It’s not just skin that can suffer damage in the bright days of summer. As our Bree Driscoll explains, this is also a prime time for eye injuries.
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Lighthouse Guild Focuses On The Psychological Impact Of Blindness And Vision Loss
Leading Organization For Vision And Health Offers Unique Programs For Adults And Children With Visual Impairment
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What Type of Sunglasses May Be Best For You? Practical Advice from Lighthouse Guild
You’re probably causing more damage to your eyes when wearing tinted sunglasses that don’t have a protective UV coating instead of not wearing sunglasses at all, according to Dr. Andrea Zimmerman, a low vision specialist at Lighthouse Guild in New York City.
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B. Michael to Be Feted with Lighthouse Guild Design Visionary Award
Legendary Actress Ms. Cicely Tyson will present the Lighthouse Guild Design Visionary Awards to Fashion Designer B Michael at the Lighthouse Guild Monday May 9th, at the Four Seasons restaurant. Legendary singer & songwriter Valerie Simpson from the iconic singing duo Ashford & Simpson will pay musical tribute to her dear friend B Michael.
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Vision Loss Linked To Increased Hospital Length of Stay, Higher Readmission Rates and Increased Costs
A national study has found that patients with vision loss who are admitted to the hospital for common disorders, spend more time in the hospital, are more likely to be readmitted and are more likely to use costly emergency department services after discharge than non-visually impaired patients.
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Hopkins doctor wins vision science award
A Johns Hopkins glaucoma specialist will receive a $30,000 award for his work treating diseases of the eye.
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