CHICAGO—Eye health and safety nonprofit Prevent Blindness has named Howard Purcell, OD, FAAO, as the 2025 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision Award recipient. Dr. Purcell is the president and CEO of the New England College of Optometry (NECO). The Prevent Blindness Person of Vision Award recognizes an individual whose inspired outlook champions healthy vision and its importance for a healthy life. Prevent Blindness said that Dr. Purcell was chosen by a volunteer committee as the recipient of the 2025 Person of Vision Award. He was selected for his outstanding dedication to vision and eye health, leadership of eyecare professionals and dedication to the vision industry. Read More