Observances

Activities during this period will alert parents and children to the dangers of playing with fireworks. Prevent Blindness will offer safer ways to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Nearly 16 million Americans have dry eye, which in severe cases, may cause serious vision problems. Prevent Blindness will provide information on the condition, including symptoms, risk factors, treatment option and

Included in this month will be information about eye conditions such as amblyopia and strabismus.  Also included will be tips about preventing eye injuries in children, signs of possible eye

There are thousands of eye injuries a year related to sports.  Tips on how to protect yourself and your children from such eye injuries will be discussed.

Information about different types of Inflammatory Eye Diseases (IED) will be provided, including uveitis, keratitis, and thyroid eye disease.