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SUMMARY:Cataract Month
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/cataract-month-2026/
CATEGORIES:Observances,Awareness Campaigns
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T180000
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SUMMARY:The Vision Monologues
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/the-vision-monologues/
LOCATION:Round House Theatre\, 4545 East-West Highway\, Bethesday\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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SUMMARY:Fireworks Safety Week
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/fireworks-safety-week-2026/
CATEGORIES:Observances,Awareness Campaigns
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SUMMARY:Dry Eye Month
DESCRIPTION: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 more.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/dry-eye-month-2026/
CATEGORIES:Observances,Awareness Campaigns
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SUMMARY:Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
DESCRIPTION: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 problems and general eye health.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/childrens-eye-health-safety-month-2026/
CATEGORIES:Observances,Awareness Campaigns
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Solutions for Expanding Eye Care Access in Special Populations
DESCRIPTION:As the second webinar of the 2026 Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Webinar Series\, this roundtable discussion will share practical strategies and actionable ideas for building and strengthening partnerships to advance eye care access for foster youth\, refugees\, and Tribal communities. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/collaborative-solutions-for-expanding-eye-care-access-in-special-populations/
CATEGORIES:Education,Focus on Eye Health Webinar Series
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SUMMARY:Sports Eye Safety Month
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/sports-eye-safety-month-2026/
CATEGORIES:Observances,Awareness Campaigns
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SUMMARY:Contact Lens Month
DESCRIPTION:Approximately 46 million U.S. residents wear contact lenses. Prevent Blindness provides tips and information on how to obtain\, use and care for contact lenses safely.  Halloween eye safety is also included.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/contact-lens-month-2026/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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SUMMARY:Inflammatory Eye Disease Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Information about different types of Inflammatory Eye Diseases (IED) will be provided\, including uveitis\, keratitis\, and thyroid eye disease.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/inflammatory-eye-disease-week-2026/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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SUMMARY:Diabetes-related Eye Disease Month
DESCRIPTION: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 older who have diabetic eye disease.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/diabetic-eye-disease-month-2026/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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SUMMARY:Thyroid Eye Disease Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION: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 provide information on TED including symptoms and treatment options.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/thyroid-eye-disease-week-2026/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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SUMMARY:Geographic Atrophy Week
DESCRIPTION: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\, including a web resource\, fact sheets and social media graphic to inform the public of the disease that affects an estimated that 1 million people in the United States.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/geographic-atrophy-week-2026/
CATEGORIES:Observances
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