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Apr

A Mother’s Story – My Children’s Journey with Vision Problems

Prevent Blindness ASPECT program member Bridget Benard discusses her two children’s vision problems, and the importance of early detection and treatment. Find out more about...

Apr

My Vision Loss Journey: Navigating the Big Questions

Prevent Blindness ASPECT Patient Engagement Program member Elisabeth talks about navigating vision loss. Find out more about the ASPECT program.

Apr

ASPECT Member Christopher Hord

Writer, editor, and Focus on Eye Health Podcast host Christopher Hord on navigating his personal health journey and the benefits of the ASPECT Program. Learn...

Apr

Stargardt Disease: A Conversation with Bryan and Bradford Manning

Bryan and Bradford Manning, co-founders of Two Blind Brothers, discuss Stargardt disease, one type of Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD). They also share the inspiration behind...

Mar

Healthy Vision and Safety Tips for Women

Dr. Maria Sampalis, OD, discusses women’s eye health with Kira Baldonado, MPH, Vice President of Public Health and Policy at Prevent Blindness.

Mar

Prevent Blindness 2025-2030 Strategic Plan

This Five-Year Strategic Plan will guide our work from April 1, 2025-March 31, 2030, and has been designed to advance the mission of Prevent Blindness...

Mar

Why Vision Matters for Children with Special Needs

Did you know that children with autism spectrum disorder, neurodevelopmental conditions (such as ADHD, Down syndrome, and cognitive impairment), and systemic conditions (such as diabetes)...

Mar

Join Us for the 2025 Focus on Eye Health Summit

Join us for the 2025 Focus on Eye Health Summit, a groundbreaking gathering of leaders in public health, eye care, and government sectors. This year’s theme, Perspectives in...

Mar

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) – How early intervention can help your baby

DeEtte Snyder, PhD, TVI, Workforce Development for Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) ESIT Program, explains Early Intervention programs, common assessments for visually impaired children, and...

Feb

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP): Eye care for your baby with ROP after the NICU

Paul Chan, MD, MSc, MBA, FACS, Director, Pediatric Retina and ROP Service, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago, speaks on treatments...

Feb

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) – Advice from a Mom Who Knows

Gigi Knonyongwa-Fernandez, BSc, MSc, ACC, TICC speaks to her personal experience as a mom of an 18-year-old son with ROP. She provides advice on seeing...

Feb

Finding support when your baby comes home from the NICU

Kelli Kelley, founder and President of Hand to Hold, describes the difficulty of bringing a medically complex child home from the NICU, and the importance...