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. Information on eye disease warning signs and treatment will be available.
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 National Eye Institute. Prevent Blindness will work with partner organizations to educate families and professionals on ROP, available services and more.
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. Workplace Eye Wellness Month
The 2026 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision Award was presented to Jim McGrann, president and CEO of Advancing Eyecare on March 11, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, in Orlando, Fla., in conjunction with Vision Expo. All proceeds from the event support the sight-saving mission and efforts of Prevent Blindness. BBDonorFormLoader.newBlackbaudDonationFormZoned('renxt', 'p-wvJWar1pp06dEc95mZCy3Q', '118658b5-b179-41e8-b316-12d0409f33f7', 'usa')JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuJTNEJTIyYWxsb3dmdWxsc2NyZWVuJTIyJTIwYWxsb3clM0QlMjJjbGlwYm9hcmQtd3JpdGUlMjIlMjBzY3JvbGxpbmclM0QlMjJubyUyMiUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyZnAtaWZyYW1lJTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZoZXl6aW5lLmNvbSUyRmZsaXAtYm9vayUyRmQzZTExZDk5MDMuaHRtbCUyMiUyMHN0eWxlJTNEJTIyYm9yZGVyJTNBJTIwMXB4JTIwc29saWQlMjBsaWdodGdyYXklM0IlMjB3aWR0aCUzQSUyMDEwMCUyNSUzQiUyMGhlaWdodCUzQSUyMDgwMHB4JTNCJTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNF Platinum Sponsor
Join the NCCVEH and our partners, the School-Based Health Alliance and the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved, for a free 2-part webinar series focused on meeting children’s vision needs in schools. These webinars are geared to Community Health Centers, school nurses, administrators, and anyone seeking to meet children’s vision needs in the school setting.
Are you living with thyroid eye disease (TED) or have a family member who has been diagnosed with TED? Watch this discussion on the latest in TED treatment and research. Learn how current treatments work in the eye, what types of clinical research are underway, and how to talk with your doctor about the right
Keratoconus is an eye disease that results in a thin, weakened cornea that becomes irregular in shape, creating a cone-like bulge, resulting in blurred vision and visual impairment. Information on causes and treatment options will be provided.
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 be provided.
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