8-Year-Old Saudi Girl Wins Global Prize For Designing Glasses For The Blind

Hera Shabbir

Meet Lama Al-Badin, the 8-year-old genius from Saudi Arabia who’s making waves!

Lama snagged first place in an international competition with her amazing “Vision Friend” glasses, designed to help blind people navigate the world with ease.

The competition’s official page celebrated her win, proudly showcasing the brilliant design of her innovative specs!

 

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Hailing from Dammam, she beat nearly 1,000 entries from 19 countries in the “Glasses of the Future” challenge, taking home an $800 prize! Hosted by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, the contest asked kids around the globe to dream up cool new eyewear to improve eye health and accessibility. Talk about vision and talent!

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