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Jun
13

2013 Fireworks Safety

  2013 FIREWORKS SAFETY Updated with CPSC’s 2011 Fireworks Annual Report June 2013 Fireworks devices were involved in an estimated 9,600 injuries treated in U.S....
May
29

Awareness Makes a Difference

Prevent Blindness AmericaDeclares June 3-9 as “AMD: Awareness Makes a Difference Week” In Effort to Educate Public on Leading Eye Disease Non-profit Organization to Support...
May
22

Cataract Awareness Month

Vision Loss from Leading Cause of Blindness Can be Restored with Proper Treatment     –Prevent BlindnessAmerica Declares June as Cataract Awareness Month to Educate...
May
7

Continuing Education Credit Available

Prevent Blindness America’s Diabetic Eye Disease Educator Course is now available for continuing education credit through the International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in...
Apr
24

How UV Rays Damage the Eyes

Ultra Violet Rays May Cause Damage to the Eyes Today and Tomorrow Prevent Blindness America Educates Public as Part of May’s UV Awareness Month CHICAGO...
Apr
22

New Children’s Vision Fact Sheets

The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health has developed two new fact sheets in partnership with the National Center for Medical Home Implementation. ...