Art Therapy Program – Fall 2024
The Prevent Blindness Art Therapy Program is back for Fall 2024. The Prevent Blindness Art Therapy Program was created to help individuals with Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) and their
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Diabetes-Related Eye Disease 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
MacTel Type 2: A Community Forum for Sharing Knowledge and Support
Thursday, November 14, 6-7 pm ET Register Today Are you living with Macular Telangiectasia Type 2 (MacTel) or have a family member who has been diagnosed with MacTel? If so,
Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness Week
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
Diabetes
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
Give the Gift of Sight Month
The Holiday season brings together families, friends and festivities. During the month of December, Prevent Blindness will encourage everyone to reflect on the joys of healthy vision and support sight-saving
Geographic Atrophy Awareness Week
Geographic Atrophy (GA) is the advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) which leads to vision loss in the center of one’s vision. Prevent Blindness will provide free information,
Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Vision Loss Prevention and Mitigation in Adult Primary Care Adult-Focused Series December 4: Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) ECHO-Chicago provides training via Zoom to build capacity at the primary care
Diabetes, Hypertension, and Eye Health
Vision Loss Prevention and Mitigation in Adult Primary Care Adult-Focused Series December 11: Diabetes, Hypertension, and Eye Health ECHO-Chicago provides training via Zoom to build capacity at the primary care
Diabetes
Vision Loss Prevention and Mitigation in Adult Primary Care Adult-Focused Series December 18: Diabetes ECHO-Chicago provides training via Zoom to build capacity at the primary care level to help primary
National Glaucoma Awareness Month
More than 2.8 million Americans age 40 and older have glaucoma. Nearly half do not know they have the disease as it causes no early symptoms. Prevent Blindness will provide
Glaucoma
Vision Loss Prevention and Mitigation in Adult Primary Care Adult-Focused Series January 1: Glaucoma ECHO-Chicago provides training via Zoom to build capacity at the primary care level to help primary
Cataracts, Autoimmune, and Dry Eye
Vision Loss Prevention and Mitigation in Adult Primary Care Adult-Focused Series January 15: Cataracts, Autoimmune, and Dry Eye ECHO-Chicago provides training via Zoom to build capacity at the primary care
Vision Rehabilitation, Assistive Devices, and Community Resources
Vision Loss Prevention and Mitigation in Adult Primary Care Adult-Focused Series January 22: Vision Rehabilitation, Assistive Devices, and Community Resources ECHO-Chicago provides training via Zoom to build capacity at the
AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month
Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss, affecting more than 2 million Americans age 50 and older. Low vision aids can make the most of remaining vision.
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2025 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision Dinner
Hyatt Regency 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL, United StatesWednesday, February 19, 2025 6-10 p.m. ET The Prevent Blindness Person of Vision Award recognizes an individual whose inspired outlook champions healthy vision and its importance for a healthy life.
Retinopathy of Prematurity Awareness Week
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease that can happen in babies who are premature (born early), or who weigh less than 3 pounds at birth, according to the
Workplace Wellness Month
Prevent Blindness provides employers and employees with free information on topics ranging from eye strain to eye safety in industrial settings, in order to promote eye health at work.
Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month
Women often manage family health concerns. Do you know how to protect your sight? Hormonal changes, age and smoking can endanger sight. Information on women’s and family eye-health issues will
Inherited Retinal Disease Genetic Testing Month
Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRD) are a group of diseases that can cause severe vision loss or even blindness. Identifying the genetic cause of disease is an important part of care
Cataract Awareness Month
Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in the world. And, there are more than 25.7 million Americans age 40 and older with cataracts. More than half of all Americans
Fireworks Safety Week
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.
Dry Eye Awareness Month
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
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
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
Sports Eye Safety Month
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.
Inflammatory Eye Disease (IED) Awareness Week
Information about different types of Inflammatory Eye Diseases (IED) will be provided, including uveitis, keratitis, and thyroid eye disease.
