5 Key Takeaways
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The 2025 #EBGameChanger Awards recognize 10 professionals transforming opticianry and optometry through innovation and leadership.
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Dr. Zanna Kruoch, named Utah Educator of the Year, focuses on empowering optometry students and enhancing access to care for underserved populations.
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Dr. Héctor C. Santiago emphasizes global eye health and cultural competency, dedicating his career to humanitarian efforts and optometric education.
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Gwen Cooper, executive director of the UOA, aims to elevate the opticianry profession through advocacy, education, and minimum certification requirements.
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The honorees are committed to lifelong learning and adapting to advancements in eye care, including artificial intelligence and telemedicine.
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