Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:56:09
A million Americans use tanning salons every day. But without the proper protection, tanning beds can cause serious burns, not just to the skin, but to the eyes.
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Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:15:03
The national non-profit group dedicated to preventing blindness and preserving sight will award the grand prize winner with the opportunity to "See America," including four complimentary plane tickets to any United States destination of their choice. The runner-up will receive two complimentary plane tickets.
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Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:37:32
Millions of Americans are currently living with age-related eye disease and, according to the latest research from Prevent Blindness America and the National Eye Institute, that number is continuing to climb. With more than 130 million Americans aged 40 and older, more than 30 million suffer from leading causes of vision loss such as cataract, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and glaucoma.
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Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:31:08
An updated report from Prevent Blindness America and the NEI shows that women are more affected than men by age-related eye diseases.
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Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:03:46
Eye Injuries Add Up to More Than $300 Million Annually in Lost Production Time, Medical Expenses and Worker Compensation
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Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:54:47
Through events such as Eyes on Capitol Hill, Prevent Blindness America hopes to raise the consciousness level of government leaders to the impact that vision health has on the economy and quality of life for Americans.
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Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:12:51
Individually, the costs of outpatient services for AMD patients, between the ages of 40 and 64, are $305 per year, with an additional $110 in medications and vitamins.
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Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:11:12
more than 70 applicants have been selected as delegates for the "Eyes on Capitol Hill" campaign to be held Feb. 12-14 in Washington, DC.
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Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:02:09
Glaucoma patients between the ages of 40 and 64 years of age can expect to pay $3,352 annually per person. For those 65 and older, the annual costs jump to $5,243 per person.
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Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:57:23
With the recent focus on toy safety and the holiday shopping season already in full swing, parents need to be aware of what they can do to make sure the gifts their children receive this year will not require a trip to the emergency room.
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Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:00:00
Prevent Blindness America today announces the launch of a national consumer awareness campaign highlighting the organization's commitment to eye health across the United States.
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Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:01:17
Diabetic retinopathy affects 5.3 million Americans and costs $490 million annually in direct costs for outpatient, inpatient and prescription drug services.
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Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:19:40
At the 2007 AARP Meeting in Boston, Alcon, Inc. joined with Prevent Blindness America to educate Baby Boomers about maintaining good vision.
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Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:45:27
Prevent Blindness America has dedicated the month of October as Halloween Safety Month in an effort to remind everyone to keep Halloween safe and fun.
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Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:55:35
The most dangerous place for eyes is the home. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) states that in 2006, more than 219,000 Americans went to the emergency room to be treated for eye injuries, more than half of which occurred at home.
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Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:56:37
The annual Eyes on Capitol Hill event provides Prevent Blindness America’s vision advocates an opportunity to meet with Congressional leaders and policymakers who are often unaware of how much can be done for the many Americans who have, or are at risk for, vision loss.
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Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:17:01
More than 600,000 sports related eye injuries in America every year, with 40,000 requiring emergency room care. Fortunately, 90 percent of sports-related eye injuries can be prevented by wearing the proper eye protection.
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Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:39:28
Prevent Blindness America has awarded 2007 research grants to three institutions: Casey Eye Institute of Oregon Health and Science University, Miami University and the University of California, Berkeley.
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Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:00:38
Two out of three children in the United States do not receive critical eye care services before the age of six, so many children are at risk of suffering vision loss.
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Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:16:53
Cataract is the leading cause of low vision in the United States, contributing to half of all cases.
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Prevent Blindness America has chosen world renowned actress Jane Seymour as the recipient of its 2008 Visionary Award.
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Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:49:17
Americans celebrate Independence Day with food, get-togethers and sometimes, fireworks. But fireworks are extremely dangerous, and bystanders are more often injured by fireworks than operators themselves. No one knows that better than the Shannon family.
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Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:44:07
Prevent Blindness America, the nation’s leading non-profit eye health and safety organization, has been dedicated to sight-saving research initiatives for close to 100 years and has named June as Vision Research Awareness Month. Part of its mission is to assist in providing researchers with the resources they need to help preserve vision.
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Wed, 30 May 2007 13:17:13
Based on data reporting a recent outbreak of the serious eye infection Acanthamoeba keratitis, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently issued an official health advisory urging users of Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) Complete(R)MoisturePlus(TM) Multi-Purpose Solution to stop using the product immediately. AMO has voluntarily issued a global product recall as the investigation continues to determine the exact cause of the outbreak.
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Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:00:14
In conjunction with UV Awareness Month in May, Prevent Blindness America is launching a new, dedicated online resource for patients and their loved ones to learn more about what they can do to protect their eyes. The Web site, www.preventblindness.org/uv, was made possible by a grant through the Transitions Healthy Sight for Life Fund.
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Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:00:51
Prevent Blindness America has announced the appointment of Tammy Lemke as vice president and chief financial officer, effective immediately.
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Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:39:42
Senator Kit Bond (R-MO) and Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT) introduced the Vision Care for Kids Act of 2007 to ensure that children at risk for vision problems have access to eye exams and appropriate follow up care.
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Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:50:21
Prevent Blindness America today released a new report estimating the costs associated with adult vision problems in the United States at $51.4 billion.
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Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:15:19
Prevent Blindness Virginia, a local nonprofit organization that has been saving the sight of Virginians for 50 years, has announced that they will now be operating as Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic. The announcement was made by Tim Gresham, President and CEO and John Locher, Chairman of the Board of Directors at the organization’s 50th anniversary kick-off event.
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Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:50:11
Walman Optical asked its safety eyewear vendors, Titmus Optical Inc. and OnGuard Safety, to donate 10 cents to Prevent Blindness America for every pair of glasses purchased beginning April 1, 2007. Walman Optical will then match those donations.
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