International Women’s Day Special: Celebrating the Rise of Women in Eye Care

International Women's Day 2025, Women in Eye Care, Female Optometrists, Women Ophthalmologists, Women in Healthcare, Gender Equality in Medicine, Women in Vision Science, Eye Health and Women, Women Empowerment in Medicine, Female Leadership in Eye Care, Breaking Barriers in Healthcare, Women in Medical Research, Optical Industry and Women, Women Entrepreneurs in Eye Care, Inclusive Eye Care

By Dr. Jimmy Mittal, Head, Department of Ophthalmology, Vivekananda Polyclinic & Institute of Medical Sciences Lucknow: Women are emerging as a transformative force in eye care, driving innovation, accessibility, and leadership. Their contributions span ophthalmology, optometry, vision care, and community outreach, shaping a future where quality eye care reaches all. On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate their achievements and reaffirm our commitment to advancing gender equity in the field. Women’s Growing Presence in Eye Care Women in Ophthalmology Ophthalmology has one of the highest representations of women in medicine.…

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The Origins of International Women’s Day: A Tale of Courage and Change

International Women's Day

Lucknow (Nistha Agarwal): It all started back in 1908 when a brave group of 15,000 women in New York decided they had enough. Tired of enduring low pay and horrible working conditions in the factories, they took to the streets in a bold strike. Their message was clear: change is needed. This act of resistance sparked a fire for women’s rights that would blaze for years to come. The following year, the Socialist Party of America took the momentum and declared the very first National Women’s Day to honour these…

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