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SUMMARY:Cataract Month
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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 will have cataracts by age 80. Prevent Blindness will offer tips about prevention\, symptoms and information about surgery.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/cataract-month-2026/
LOCATION:MD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T180000
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SUMMARY:The Vision Monologues
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1778696876538{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Prevent Blindness will debut the “Vision Monologues\,” on June 8\, 2026\, at the Round House Theatre\, in Bethesda\, MD. Doors open at 6 p.m. ET. \nWritten by Jeanetta Price\, a proud\, blind advocate and ASPECT Program Manager at Prevent Blindness\, the Vision Monologues is a signature theatrical experience that blends storytelling\, advocacy\, and performance. The event features 17 monologues performed by an all-blind and low-vision cast\, along with three real-life stories shared by patient allies\, offering diverse perspectives and lived experiences. \nTickets[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/the-vision-monologues/
LOCATION:Round House Theatre\, 4545 East-West Highway\, Bethesday\, MD\, 20814\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fireworks Safety Week
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/fireworks-safety-week-2026/
LOCATION:MD
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