Prevent Blindness America is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness America touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening training, community and patient service programs and research.
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Prevent Blindness America Kicks Off National Vision Health Advocacy Week
National Non-profit Organization Sends Vision Health Advocates to Capitol Hill to Hold Fifth Annual "Eyes on Capitol Hill" Event, March 9-12, 2010.
Prevent Blindness America Wants All Children to be Star Pupils
Prevent Blindness America Launches National Children’s Eye Health Campaign to Help Save Sight.
Vision Insurance Coverage is a Sound Investment for a Brighter Future
Prevent Blindness America Offers Free Wellness Information to Employers Emphasizing Benefits of Vision Plans and Eye Safety Programs
Sperian and Prevent Blindness America Enter into Strategic Partnership
Together, the industry leaders will develop an innovative nationwide program to empower workers with the skills they need to promote safe working conditions among their peers.
Prevent Blindness America Goes to Washington to Seek Critical Funding Support
Meetings have been scheduled to ask elected officials to support vision-related programs and appropriations.
More Research Shows Diets Rich in Nutrients Can Save Sight
Prevent Blindness America Stresses Importance of Healthy Eating to Help Protect Against Blinding Eye Disease
Prevent Blindness America Planning Third Annual Swing Fore Sight Golf Tournament
The event, held in conjunction with Vision Expo West, offers the opportunity to enjoy a day on the links as well as a chance to support the nation’s oldest eye health and safety non-profit organization.
Prevent Blindness America Educates the Public on Glaucoma and What Steps Can Be Taken to Lessen Vision Loss
Today, glaucoma costs the U.S. economy $2.86 billion every year in direct medical costs for outpatient, inpatient and prescription drug services.
Alarming New Data Highlights the Importance of Public Health Programs for Healthy Vision and Eyes
According to a recent research study funded by the National Center for Health Statistics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Eye Institute (NEI), the presence of myopia, or nearsightedness, has increased significantly over the past 30 years.
Prevent Blindness America Hosts Unique "Dining in Darkness" Event to Raise Awareness on the Importance of Vision Health
TV Legend Barbara Eden, Football Star Israel Idonije, Journalist Art "Chat Daddy" Sims and Delta Gamma Fraternity to be Honored at Event.
New Report Lists 34 Eye Medicines in Development for Diseases of Major Concern to American Women
In addition to glaucoma and dry eye medicines in development, the report lists 155 medicines in development for diabetes, also a major cause of vision loss for women.
Help Keep the Holidays Merry and Bright by Giving Safe Toys and Gifts to Children This Year
Prevent Blindness America offers tips to protect children from eye injuries.
Support Vision Objectives at the Healthy People 2020 Public Meeting in Seattle
Join Prevent Blindness America staff on November 20 and show your support for critical vision objectives.


