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Lama snagged first place in an international competition with her amazing “Vision Friend” glasses, designed to help blind people navigate the world with ease.

In a remarkable display of ingenuity and compassion, Lama Albadeen, an 8-year-old from Saudi Arabia, emerged as the winner of the global “Glasses of the Future” competition, held by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB).

The competition saw children around the world design the eyewear of tomorrow and eight-year-old Lama Albadeen from Saudi Arabia took home the prize with her design, Vision Friend.

Six judges, compiled from a variety of vision-centric organizations around the globe, chose this year’s winners, according to a news release.

Peter Holland, CEO of IAPB, discusses the organization’s global impact, priorities, and the future of eye health in this Eye News interview.

Problems committed by children have serious consequences for their lives. Recent studies calculate the impact of the loss of eyes and living locally without health.

The IAPB reveals winners of its annual photo competition, showcasing powerful stories

The "We Love Our Eyes" campaign celebrates its victory in the 2024 World Sight Day Photo Competition, showcasing global commitment to eye health.

Ahead of World Sight Day, IAPB calls for global action on child eye health, aiming to secure better vision for future generations.

The Duchess of Edinburgh will make her CBeebies debut, sharing an inspiring bedtime story that celebrates kindness and inclusion.

The Duchess of Edinburgh joins CBeebies Bedtime Stories, reading "The Paper Dolls" by Julia Donaldson, promoting family bonds and imagination.

On World Sight Day 2024, eye health organizations