Our mission:to
prevent blindness and preserve sight. Our vision:helping Ohioans enjoy good sight for life.
WARNING: BACKYARD FIREWORKS ARE DANGEROUS
As the Fourth of July approaches, Prevent Blindness Ohio urges the public to refrain from purchasing or using backyard fireworks. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), approximately 6,300 Americans were treated in emergency rooms across the country in 2007 as a result of fireworks-related injuries around the Independence Day holiday. - Find out more HERE
Prevent Blindness Ohio is the statewide consumer advocate for sight conservation. We promote eye health and safety while working to find the cure for blinding eye diseases. Our mission is carried out through public information, research and early detection.
Ohio's Aging Eye Public Private Partnerhip:
a statewide collaboration preparing for the growth of aging eye challenges in Ohio Find out more HERE.
Vision Problems in Ohio:
prevalence of adult vision impairment and age-related eye disease in Ohio Find out more HERE.
Wise About Eyes:
resources about eye health and eye safety for kids, parents, educators and healthcare professionals Find out more HERE.
