Meet Pete Hanlin November 14th at our Women’s Health & Vision Symposium!
Pete Hanlin, ABOM began his career in the ophthalmic industry in 1989. He managed several optometric practices and ophthalmic laboratories prior to his employment by Essilor of America in 2002- where he is currently Vice President of Professional Services. Pete serves as an industry representative on the ANSI Z80 standards committee, and has been a CE speaker for over 20 years.
A graduate of Lee University, Pete is designated as a Master Optician by the American Board of Opticianry. He resides in Hickory Creek, Texas, with his wife Debbie and grandson Ayden.
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Houston Eye Stroll for Vision
The Houston Eye Stroll for Vision engages families and contributors in the vision community to educate and bring awareness to the importance of eye health. We focus on who PBT is, what we do, and how we do it in communities across the state. The audience is the public at large, professionals in the vision space, and those who encourage vision health at any level. This is an event for the entire family, groups of friends, and even teams of coworkers!
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Sponsorships are available! Click here to check out available sponsorships!
Women’s Health & Vision Symposium
Prevent Blindness Texas’ Women’s Health & Vision Symposium is an evening focused on highlighting women and discussing how to empower women in their overall and eye health.
Registration is OPEN! Click here to register today to join us Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
Sponsorships are available! Click here to check out available sponsorships!
Tee Off to Prevent Blindness
Tee Off to Prevent Blindness is an engagement golf tournament for healthcare providers, optometrists, ophthalmologists, industry vendors, and professionals who support increased vision resources and eye health. The target number of in-person participants is 144. Stay tuned for more details!
Eye Health in the News
Prevent Blindness to Host the 2024 ASPECT Patient Engagement and Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.
Total solar-filtered glasses needed to keep eyes safe during total solar eclipse Featuring Prevent Blindness Texas Board Chair Dr. Misha Syed, professor of Ophthalmology with the University of Texas Medical Branch
Solar eclipse in the Borderland: How to prepare and what to expect Featuring Prevent Blindness Texas Board Member Claudia Prospero Ponce, ophthalmologist at Texas Tech El Paso
Prevent Blindness Texas Board Member, Dr. Janet Garza, from the University of Houston College of Optometry, provided tips on Univision San Antonio on how to protect your eyes from today’s Solar Eclipse.
The Prevent Blindness Art Therapy Program via Prevent Blindness
Why is Vision Important in Population Health? via Prevent Blindness