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AMD Alliance International Holds North American Meeting

Fri, 02/03/2012 - 00:11
Leaders from Across the Globe Gather to Share Ideas, Strategies to Prevent Vision Loss from Age-related Macular Degeneration

Ft. Worth, TEXAS (Feb. 2, 2012)– Representatives of leading vision health groups are converging on Ft. Worth, Texas, to participate in AMD Alliance International’s (AMDAI) North American meeting on Feb. 3 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Report on State Integration of Vision Health

Mon, 01/30/2012 - 20:39
Partnership Promotes the Goal Of Integrating Eye And Vision Issues To Help Make State Public Health Efforts More Cost Effective

CHICAGO(Jan. 30, 2012)–Millions of Americans are facing visual impairment and blindness.  With healthcare costs continuing to increase, state and public health agencies must work together to aid individuals who are at risk for losing their sight.

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A Healthy Diet Can Help Protect Vision

Tue, 01/24/2012 - 19:37
Eating for the Eyes Should Always be a Part of the Menu Maintaining A Healthy Diet Can Help Protect Vision from Age-related Macular Degeneration

CHICAGO(Jan. 24, 2012)–We’ve all heard the expression “eating with your eyes,” but many people may not be aware of the benefits of eating for your eyes.

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Study Emphasizes Importance of Eye Exams for New Medicare Enrollees

Thu, 01/12/2012 - 20:55
Prevent Blindness America Supports Dilated Eye Exams for All New Medicare Program Participants

CHICAGO (Jan. 12, 2012) Prevent Blindness America, the nation’s oldest volunteer eye health and safety organization, is encouraged by the results of a new study suggesting all new enrollees receive a dilated eye exam as part of the “Welcome to Medicare” process.

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An Interview with Congressman Gene Green

Wed, 01/11/2012 - 19:22

Since 1992, Congressman Gene Green has served residents of the 29th District of Texas. Yet, he has also worked to help improve eye health for all Americans by leading the Congressional Vision Caucus,  a bipartisan coalition of the House of Representatives. The Caucus focuses on three priority areas: research, prevention/public health and access to treatment and rehabilitation. As a founding member and co-chair of the Congressional Vision Caucus, Rep. Green has dedicated himself to preventing unnecessary vision loss and blindness.

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Call for 2012 Investigator Award Applications

Mon, 01/09/2012 - 19:02
Awards Designed to Support Sight-saving Research

CHICAGO (Jan.

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Don't be Caught by the Sneak Thief of Sight

Mon, 12/19/2011 - 20:13
Vision Loss from the “Sneak Thief of Sight” Can Be Diminished with Early Diagnosis and Treatment Prevent Blindness America Joins in National Glaucoma Awareness Month in Effort to Save Sight from Second Leading Cause of Blindness

CHICAGO(Dec. 19, 2011) – Today, more than 2.2 million Americans age 40 and older have open angle glaucoma, the most common form of glaucoma. At least half don't even know they have it.

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RKS to Donate $1 For Every PBA Donation on its Website

Fri, 12/16/2011 - 19:32

All Donations to the National Non-profit Group Will be Used to Support  Sight-Saving Programs and Services

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Investigator Award Application Process

Tue, 12/13/2011 - 20:05
12/30/2011

ARVO is now accepting Investigator Award applications on behalf of Prevent Blindness America. Find out More.

New Educational Series Promotes Vision Health

Mon, 12/05/2011 - 19:47
Prevent Blindness America Launches “Healthy Eyes Educational Series” to Promote Vision Health

--Free Program Provides Easy-to-Use Presentations on the Importance of Protecting Vision--

    

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Tips on How to Purchase Safe Toys and Gifts for Kids

Tue, 11/22/2011 - 19:30
Children Should Spend the Holidays with Friends and Family, Not in the Emergency Room

 

CHICAGO(Nov. 22, 2011) – The holiday shopping season is already in full swing for retailers as well as shoppers who are eager to begin purchasing everything on their lists.  But, when it comes to toys and gifts, the lowest sale price may not be the safest for children.

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Touching Lives, Saving Sight - 2011 Annual Report

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 19:53

Since 1908, Prevent Blindness America has set its sights on accomplishing a single goal: helping Americans enjoy a lifetime of healthy sight by preventing needless vision loss and blindness. But what does “prevention” mean to an organization that gives the word top billing in its own name?

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New Uveitis Research Study

Mon, 11/21/2011 - 19:41
Investigational Medicine, LX211 (voclosporin), for Noninfectious Uveitis

Noninfectious uveitis is an autoimmune disease that causes re-occurring inflammation of the eye. Symptoms may include vision loss, redness of the eye, blurred vision, and ocular pain. Uveitis is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide.

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PBA Announces Most Beautiful Eyes Winners

Sat, 11/19/2011 - 16:50
Prevent Blindness America Announces Winner of “Most Beautiful Eyes Contest” Grand Prize of $25,000 College Scholarship Awarded to Kayla Helferich of South Carolina

CHICAGO (Nov. 21, 2011) – Prevent Blindness America has announced the winner of the grand prize of its “Most Beautiful Eyes” contest as Kayla Helferich, age 8, of S.C.  Helferich has been awarded a $25,000 scholarship.  Lyla Zaragoza, age 2, of Okla.

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Eye Health and the National Prevention Strategy

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 20:20
Prevent Blindness America Announces Vision and Eye Health Complement to National Prevention Strategy

 

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Most Beautiful Eyes Semi-Finalists Announced

Thu, 11/03/2011 - 17:56
Prevent Blindness America Announces Semi-Finalists for “Most Beautiful Eyes Contest” --Winners from Maine, Oklahoma and South Carolina Vie for Grand Prize of $25,000 College Scholarship from Prevent Blindness America--

CHICAGO (Nov. 3, 2011) – Three semi-finalists have been chosen for the “Most Beautiful Eyes Contest” from Prevent Blindness America.   The three finalists, Hailey Verrill, age 4, from Maine, Lyla C.

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New National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health Website

Fri, 10/28/2011 - 19:12
Prevent Blindness America Launches Website for the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health

Chicago (Oct. 28, 2011)– Prevent Blindness America, the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization, today launched its new website for the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health(the “Center”).

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PBA Launches “Live Right, Save Sight!” Campaign

Thu, 10/27/2011 - 00:47
Prevent Blindness America Launches “Live Right, Save Sight!” Campaign to Educate Public on Diabetic Eye Disease

--New Program Seeks to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle as A Key to Saving Vision--

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Tips for Making Halloween Safe

Wed, 10/19/2011 - 21:22

Halloween should be a fun time that your child remembers for years to come. Every year, there are several hundred eye injuries related to costumes and masks treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms. There are many things you can do to ensure your child enjoys a safe Halloween and prevent a night of treats from turning into a night of tragedy.

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PBA, Uvex Launch Workplace Eye Safety Program

Tue, 10/18/2011 - 19:11

Prevent Blindness America and Uvex Launch Innovative Eye2Eye Safety Program to Improve Workplace Eye Protection

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