Who is eligible to apply? Individuals with Thyroid Eye Disease and their care partners (spouses, family members, friends, loved ones). Prior experience is not necessary. Individuals who are not artists or do not consider themselves creative can still benefit and should consider participating. The Prevent Blindness Art Therapy Program participants will: Join eight (8) weekly
Included in this month is information about eye conditions such as amblyopia and strabismus. Also included will be tips about preventing eye injuries in children, signs of possible eye problems and general eye health. Find out more about Children's Eye Health and Safety Month.
Vision Impairment and Mitigation in Primary Healthcare Children-Focused Series August 28: Anatomy of the Eye & Common Vision Conditions in Children 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
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. Find out more about sports eye safety.
Vision Impairment and Mitigation in Primary Healthcare Children-Focused Series September 4: Evidence-based Vision Screening in Children 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 September 11: Developmental Milestones before 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
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
Information about different types of Inflammatory Eye Diseases (IED) will be provided, including uveitis, keratitis, and thyroid eye disease. Find out more about inflammatory eye disease.
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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!
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 2024 World Sight Day, 10 October 2024, which will highlight the importance of prioritizing children's eye
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
The Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children’s Vision Award Presentation Join the National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness (NCCVEH) on Thursday, October 24, 2024, 7:00pm – 8:00pm ET for the presentation of the 2024 Bonnie Strickland Champion for Children’s Vision Award to the Alcon Children’s Vision Center in Ft. Worth, Texas.
