Saving Sight Around the World

December 21, 2021 00:19:11
Saving Sight Around the World
Let's Talk About Life
Saving Sight Around the World

Dec 21 2021 | 00:19:11

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Hosted By

Colleen Gerber

Show Notes

Do you know that, according to the CDC, blinding eye diseases affect 80 million Americans? The economic impact of major vision problems among U.S. adults 40 years and older is more than $145 billion each year. Northeast Ohio is rich with institutions that diligently work to improve lives at home and abroad.

Listen to a fascinating conversation with Dr. Onkar Sawant, Director of the Eversight Center for Vision and Eye Banking Research, as he shares the work of the center and the ground-breaking research taking place. 

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