Contact Lens Safety Month—October 1-31 Approximately 46 million U.S. residents wear contact lenses. Prevent Blindness provides tips and information on how to obtain, use and care for contact lenses safely. Halloween eye safety is also included. Find out more about contact lens safety. Find out more about the 2023 Contact Lens Safety Month
Can people with diabetes prevent the onset of diabetic eye disease? During this observance, Prevent Blindness will offer information to help the more than 8.1 million Americans age 40 and older who have diabetic eye disease. Find out more about diabetic eye disease. Find out more about the 2023 Diabetes-related Eye Disease Month
Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system causes inflammation and swelling and stimulates the production of muscle tissue and fat behind the eye. Prevent Blindness will provide information on TED including symptoms and treatment options. Find out more about Thyroid Eye Disease.
This time of year, it’s important to remember that millions of children and adults live with vision conditions affecting their ability to see and enjoy the holidays. Your donation helps to preserve vision and save sight for those in need. Ways to Give Online By Check You may send a check, made payable to “Prevent