Children's eye and vision health has been a critical part of the Prevent Blindness mission since our founding in 1908. That's why we're proud to be partnering with the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) to promote World Sight Day, 10 October 2024, which will highlight the importance of prioritizing children's eye health.Prevent
Vision Impairment and Mitigation in Primary Healthcare Children-Focused Series September 18: Developmental Milestones after Kindergarten ECHO-Chicago provides training via Zoom to build capacity at the primary care level to help primary care providers (PCPs) become more competent and comfortable delivering care. In partnership with Prevent Blindness, this series will use an evidence-based approach to improve
This webinar will revisit the topic of mental health care for people who are blind.* Speakers from Prevent Blindness will share considerations for the clinician who plans to, is currently seeing, or is unfamiliar with blind patients for psychotherapy, counseling, or medication management. They will also share research findings on quality of life among blind
Vision Impairment and Mitigation in Primary Healthcare Children-Focused Series September 25: Treatments for Children’s Vision Conditions ECHO-Chicago provides training via Zoom to build capacity at the primary care level to help primary care providers (PCPs) become more competent and comfortable delivering care. In partnership with Prevent Blindness, this series will use an evidence-based approach to
Vision Impairment and Mitigation in Primary Healthcare Children-Focused Series October 2: Referrals and Resources ECHO-Chicago provides training via Zoom to build capacity at the primary care level to help primary care providers (PCPs) become more competent and comfortable delivering care. In partnership with Prevent Blindness, this series will use an evidence-based approach to improve and
Join Us! Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET A webinar sponsored by Prevent Blindness, the School-Based Health Alliance, and the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved. Register Today!
A Critical Discussion Hosted by Prevent Blindness Marriott Marquis McCormick Place Henry Clarke Room This special conversation will involve our corporate partners, patient advocates, and friends in vision-related non-profit organizations. We aim to explore ways to enhance patient engagement in healthcare decisions and research. Join us afterwards for an evening of refreshments and networking. Register
A symposium for AAO 2024 attendees, cosponsored by Prevent Blindness Session: SYM66 Location: Grand Ballroom, S100C Glaucoma is a chronic disease requiring ongoing care and is largely silent in its early stages. Patients may lose significant vision either through late diagnosis or through lapses in care. The prevalence of glaucoma is rising, while the ophthalmology workforce is
Virtual Office HALF Hour Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 1:00pm ET Do you have burning questions about vision screening, tools, or closing the gap between vision screening referrals and confirmatory eye exams? The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness is providing interactive Virtual Office HALF Hours. This is a time
Vision Impairment and Mitigation in Primary Healthcare Adult-Focused Series November 6: Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) ECHO-Chicago provides training via Zoom to build capacity at the primary care level to help primary care providers (PCPs) become more competent and comfortable delivering care. In partnership with Prevent Blindness, this series will use an evidence-based approach to
Watch the Webinar Recording Presentation Slides After receiving a vision screening, a confirmatory eye examination, and prescription glasses, many children demonstrate improvement in academic progress, an increase in focus during lessons, an increase in participation and classroom interaction, and an improvement in confidence and behavior. Yet, only about 5% to 50% of children participate in
Vision Impairment and Mitigation in Primary Healthcare Adult-Focused Series November 13: Diabetes, Hypertension, and Eye Health ECHO-Chicago provides training via Zoom to build capacity at the primary care level to help primary care providers (PCPs) become more competent and comfortable delivering care. In partnership with Prevent Blindness, this series will use an evidence-based approach to
Watch the Webinar Recording Are you living with Macular Telangiectasia Type 2 (MacTel) or have a family member who has been diagnosed with MacTel? Learning Objectives Learn about MacTel: what it is, how it is diagnosed, and how it is managed Understand the patient experience of individuals living with MacTel Learn about resources available to
Vision Impairment and Mitigation in Primary Healthcare Adult-Focused Series November 20: Diabetes ECHO-Chicago provides training via Zoom to build capacity at the primary care level to help primary care providers (PCPs) become more competent and comfortable delivering care. In partnership with Prevent Blindness, this series will use an evidence-based approach to improve and empower PCPs
