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Joseph was the victim of a drunk-driving accident & as a result his vision was impaired. We had so many medical & legal bills to pay that we couldn’t afford to buy eyeglasses for Joseph. The school nurse told us about Prevent Blindness Ohio & helped us apply for the program. Within 2 weeks, Joseph had his glasses! We were so happy that you could help us. Joseph is a straight-A honor student, and without his glasses he would have been lost. We always contribute to the SOS fund at the BMV, and will continue to do so. Thank you!
- Parent: Lori Morrissey and Child: Joseph Morrissey
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2007
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO HOSTED ANNUAL SWING FOR SIGHT GOLF TOURNAMENT
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO HOSTED ANNUAL SWING FOR SIGHT GOLF TOURNAMENT
AT HOME AND AT PLAY, THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS SUFFER PREVENTABLE EYE INJURIES
“WILD ABOUT EYES” KIOSK A SUCCESS
“WILD ABOUT EYES” KIOSK A SUCCESS
THE REINBERGER FOUNDATION MAKES GRANT TO PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO
PREVENT BLINDNESS AMERICA NAMES SCIENTIST AT MIAMI UNIVERSITY AS WINNER OF FOURTH ANNUAL INVESTIGATOR AWARD
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO AWARDS FELLOWSHIP IN VISION RESEARCH TO KRISTEN OBLAD
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO AWARDS FELLOWSHIPS IN VISION RESEARCH TO CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO HOSTED ANNUAL SWING FOR SIGHT GOLF TOURNAMENT
HELP CHILDREN START SCHOOL READY TO LEARN
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO ELECTS BOARD MEMBERS
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO ELECTS BOARD MEMBER
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO ELECTS BOARD MEMBERS
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO ELECTS BOARD MEMBER
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO ELECTS BOARD MEMBER
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO ELECTS BOARD MEMBER
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO ELECTS BOARD MEMBERS
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO ELECTS BOARD MEMBER
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO ELECTS BOARD MEMBERS
MOST AMERICANS ARE UNAWARE OF THE DANGERS THAT UV RAYS CAN HAVE ON THE EYES
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery to Host “Wise About Eyes” Preview Party
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO WELCOMES NEW CHAPTER DIRECTOR IN SOUTHWEST OHIO CHAPTER OFFICE
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO CELEBRATES VISION RESEARCH MONTH BY AWARDING THREE VISION RESEARCH GRANTS
“WILD ABOUT EYES” EXHIBIT TEACHES CHILDREN ABOUT HEALTHY VISION
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND THE OHIO EYE CARE COALITION URGES EVERYONE TO CELEBRATE THE FOURTH OF JULY SAFELY WITHOUT FIREWORKS
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO TO HOST LIGHT THE NIGHT FOR SIGHT WALKATHON
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO TO HOST LIGHT THE NIGHT FOR SIGHT WALKATHON
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO TO HOST LIGHT THE NIGHT FOR SIGHT WALKATHON
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO TO HOST LIGHT THE NIGHT FOR SIGHT WALKATHON
PBO TEACHES CORPORATE SAFETY MANAGERS TO “TREASURE THEIR EYESIGHT!”
“WILD ABOUT EYES” KIOSK A SUCCESS
“WILD ABOUT EYES” KIOSK A SUCCESS
Summit Focuses on the Growing Threat of Blindness and Vision Loss from Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Summit will Focus on the Growing Threat of Blindness and Vision Loss from Age-Related Macular Degeneration
LEADING CAUSE OF VISION LOSS IN AMERICA CAN BE CORRECTED WITH APPROPRIATE EYE CARE
THE GTO ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL OHIO PRESENTS PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO WITH CHECK
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO ELECTS BOARD MEMBER
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO ELECTS BOARD MEMBER
Contact Lens Solution Recall Brings Rare Eye Infection Into Focus
“WILD ABOUT EYES” KIOSK A SUCCESS
“WILD ABOUT EYES” EXHIBIT TEACHES ABOUT HEALTHY VISION
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO ELECTS BOARD MEMBERS
VISION PROBLEMS MAY BE UNEXPECTED PART OF PREGNANCY
SAMUEL H. MILLER HONORED AT PEOPLE OF VISION AWARD DINNER
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO ANNOUNCES YOUNG INVESTIGATOR STUDENT FELLOWSHIP AWARDS FOR FEMALE SCHOLARS IN VISION RESEARCH
TRIHEALTH AND ITS PRESIDENT AND CEO JOHN PROUT HONORED AT PEOPLE OF VISION AWARD DINNER
TRIHEALTH AND ITS PRESIDENT AND CEO JOHN PROUT TO BE HONORED AT PEOPLE OF VISION AWARD DINNER
CAREWORKS AND ITS CHAIRMAN AND CEO WILLIAM W. PFEIFFER HONORED AT PEOPLE OF VISION AWARD DINNER
CAREWORKS AND ITS CHAIRMAN AND CEO WILLIAM W. PFEIFFER TO BE HONORED AT PEOPLE OF VISION AWARD DINNER
HUNTINGTON BANK AND ITS COMMUNITY PRESIDENT BARBARA BEREBITSKY HONORED AT PEOPLE OF VISION DINNER
HUNTINGTON BANK AND ITS COMMUNITY PRESIDENT BARBARA BEREBITSKY TO BE HONORED AT PEOPLE OF VISION DINNER
SAMUEL H. MILLER TO BE HONORED AT PEOPLE OF VISION AWARD DINNER
“EYES ON CAPITOL HILL” CAMPAIGN GIVES OHIO VISION ADVOCATES OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
“WILD ABOUT EYES” KIOSK A SUCCESS
“WILD ABOUT EYES” KIOSK A SUCCESS
“WILD ABOUT EYES” EXHIBIT TEACHES ABOUT HEALTHY VISION
“WILD ABOUT EYES” EXHIBIT TEACHES ABOUT HEALTHY VISION
71,000 OLDER OHIOANS HAVE AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION
Prevent Blindness Ohio Launches Free Online Resource Dedicated to AMD Education and Services
OHIOANS PARTICIPATE IN GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY EFFORT TO TELL CONGRESS ABOUT IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY VISION
BREAKFAST WAS HELD THIS WEEK TO PREPARE FOR THE 2007 PEOPLE OF VISION AWARD DINNER
2006
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO LEADERS AUTHOR BOOK ABOUT BUILDING SUCCESSFUL NONPROFIT CHIEF EXECUTIVE-BOARD PARTNERSHIPS
"DON'T LOSE SIGHT CAMPAIGN" AIMS TO EDUCATE AMERICANS ABOUT MACULAR DEGENERATION
VISION RESEARCH SCIENTIFIC FORUM
VISION RESEARCH SCIENTIFIC FORUM
SPEND THE HOLIDAYS WITH FAMILY THIS YEAR, NOT IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM
CHARLOTTE R. SCHMIDLAPP FUND SUPPORTS WOMEN’S VISION RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
ATTORNEY GENERAL AWARDS FUNDING TO PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO
Attorney General Jim Petro Awards Funding To Prevent Blindness Ohio
WHEN IT COMES TO EYES – PLAY IT SAFE
EYE INJURIES CAN TAKE THE FUN OUT OF ANY SPORTS ACTIVITY
THE STOCKER FOUNDATION SUPPORTS GRANT FOR VISION CARE OUTREACH FOR LORAIN COUNTY RESIDENTS
SEVERE EYE INJURIES CAN HAPPEN WHERE YOU LEAST EXPECT IT—RIGHT IN YOUR OWN HOME
CONGRESSMAN MICHAEL TURNER SUPPORTS EYE HEAltH & SAFETY
CHILDREN’S VISION TEST SHOULD BE PART OF PARENT’S BACK-TO-SCHOOL PREPARATIONS
CATARACT PATIENT NUMBERS EXPECTED TO INCREASE DRAMATICALLY BY THE YEAR 2020
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND OHIO EYE CARE COALITION URGE OHIOANS TO AVOID BACKYARD FIREWORKS
VISION RESEARCH OFFERS HELP AND HOPE TO MILLIONS OF AMERICANS
MILLIONS OF AMERICANS ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED BECAUSE THEY LACK NEEDED EYEGLASSES
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO, MONTEL WILLIAMS PROMOTE 'HELP IS HERE EXPRESS' AT OHIO STATEHOUSE
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO IS FINALIST FOR OHIO NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE AWARD
INCREASE IN FUNGAL INFECTIONS AMONG CONTACT LENS USERS
WOMEN IN ANY STAGE OF THEIR LIVES NEED A COMPLETE EYE EXAMINATION TO PRESERVE THEIR SIGHT
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO RECEIVES GRANT FOR VISION SCREENING EQUIPMENT
"EYES ON CAPITOL HILL" CAMPAIGN GIVES OHIO VISION ADVOCATES OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
VISION PROBLEMS IMPACT WORKPLACE PRODUCTIVITY
SMOKING LINKED TO VISION LOSS
AM EYE HEALTHY CAMPAIGN
AREA WOMAN NAMED TO PBA NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PBO BOARD MEMBER CHOSEN FOR FDA PANEL
AGING EYE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WINS "BEST PRACTICE" AWARD FROM PREVENT BLINDNESS AMERICA
PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS BILL TO PROTECT CONTACT LENS WEARERS
DIABETES CASES CONTINUE TO SOAR: MILLIONS AT RISK OF LOSING VISION
PREVENT BLINDNESS OHIO ANNOUNCES PREDOCTORAL STUDENT FELLOWSHIP RESEARCH AWARDS FOR FEMALES PURSUING CAREERS IN VISION RESEARCH
CONGRESS PASSES BILL TO PROTECT CONSUMERS
YOUNG CHILDREN ARE VULNERABLE TO VISION LOSS
VIP (VISION IN PRESCHOOLERS) STUDY RELEASES PHASE II RESULTS
NEW MEDICARE GUIDELINES OFFER ADDITIONAL CATARACT TREATMENT OPTIONS
AT HOME AND PLAY, THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN SUFFER PREVENTABLE EYE INJURIES
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Ohio's Aging Eye Public Private Partnerhip:
a statewide collaboration preparing for the growth of aging eye challenges in Ohio
Find out more HERE.
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Vision Problems in Ohio:
prevalence of adult vision impairment and age-related eye disease in Ohio
Find out more HERE.
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