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    Eye Health Hero: Simon Arunga - The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness - 3 year(s) ago

    Dr. Simon Arunga works at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital Eye Centre (MURHEC) in Mbarara, Uganda. MURHEC is the beneficiary institution of an LCIF SightFirst grant that seeks to establish the first diabetic retinopathy screening and treatment programme in southwestern Uganda. As an ophthalmologist working at the beneficiary institution, Dr. Arunga works closely with the Lions of…

    Source: The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
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      5. one of which was Simon Arunga from @HospitalMbarara in Western Uganda https://t.co/UF1w7fkSJ1. He said: “The miracle of #sight not only restores the dignity and productivity of the blind person, but also reignites the dreams of children whose education was put on hold.”

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    Make Decisions to Protect Your Health - 3 year(s) ago

    Instead of new year’s resolutions, let’s make conscious new year’s decisions. Decide to consciously protect the hearing, sight, and skin you now have. I’m not just talking wearing UV protective sunglasses, earplugs in noise, or sunblock. “Police” your body. I am suggesting:A. Get your sight, hearing and skin checked every […]

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      Do you prioritize caring for your #hearing, #sight, and #skin or do you want to make it a priority this year? Join members on #MayoClinicConnect to share your thoughts today! https://t.co/STYxYdpae3 https://t.co/YV230zFjF7