{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/630cbc33d7b882001212aa42/68a34c6fc0ad2db50adf6032?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"International Optician of the Year 2025, Part 1","description":"<p>In this special edition, we meet three of the finalists for the International Optician of the Year Award – people whose careers show the difference opticians make every day.</p><ul><li><strong>Blair Wong</strong>&nbsp;tells how his own journey with blindness shaped a life devoted to teaching, advocacy and global access to vision care.</li><li><strong>Barry Santini</strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://www.liopticians.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.liopticians.com</a>) reflects on fifty years in optics, following his father’s path while building a reputation for craftsmanship, curiosity and care.</li><li><strong>Fritz and Tomas van den Bosch</strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"www.zienenhorenfritsvandenbosch.be\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.zienenhorenfritsvandenbosch.be</a>) share the story of creating one of Europe’s most remarkable optical stores, and the risks that helped them get there.</li></ul><p>Three very different stories, each showing the impact of passion, dedication and vision.</p><p><br></p><p>More info: <a href=\"https://www.silmoparis.com/en/silmo-awards/ioa-awards/finalists-international-optician\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.silmoparis.com/en/silmo-awards/ioa-awards/finalists-international-optician</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Silmo"}