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SUMMARY:Love Your Eyes
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Vision Screening and Eye Health Event \n\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n			RSVP Today! \n\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Event Details\nDate: Thursday\, February 12\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nLocation: Rayburn House Office Building\, Foyer (2nd Floor) \n\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n			What to Expect\n\nFrom 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\, attendees may participate in free vision screenings provided by the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington\, D.C.\nScreenings take approximately 10–15 minutes and include: Visual acuity & Glaucoma screening\nParticipants will receive information about their vision and eye health\, along with referrals to eye care providers if follow-up is recommended.\nRefreshments will be provided\n\n\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n			About the Event\nRoutine vision screening plays an important role in identifying potential eye health issues early\, often before symptoms are noticeable. Bringing vision screenings to Capitol Hill helps make eye care more accessible and raises awareness about the importance of prevention and early detection. \n\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n			The theme of this event\, Love Your Eyes\, was established by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness to spotlight eye health worldwide. \nIf you are interested in learning more about national efforts to support early detection for children\, you can explore Prevent Blindness’s work on the Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children (EDVI) Act. \n\n		\n	\n\n	\n		\n			Registration\nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged for those planning to attend. \nRSVP Today! \n\n		\n	\nAdvocacy at Prevent BlindnessLearn about the Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children (EDVI) Act and how Prevent Blindness supports access to eye and vision care....Learn about the Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children (EDVI) Act and how Prevent Blindness supports access to eye and vision care....Find Out More
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/love-your-eyes/
LOCATION:Rayburn House Office Building\, Foyer (2nd Floor)\, 45 Independence Ave SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20515
CATEGORIES:Education
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