Category: News
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We are Focused on Changing Inequities
There is no question that inequities in access to healthcare exist. As a public health organization, our mission of preventing blindness and preserving sight can only be accomplished by first eliminating the […]
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Glaucoma Sneak Thief of Sight Continues to Affect Vision of Millions of Americans
Prevent Blindness Texas provides free resources for January’s National Glaucoma Awareness Month (January 2020) – According to estimates from the Prevent Blindness report, “Future of Vision: Forecasting the Prevalence and […]
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October Contact Lens Safety Awareness Month Helps Educate Consumers on Keeping Eyes Healthy
Prevent Blindness Texas Urges Consumers to Seek Expert Advice, Obtain a Prescription for all Contact Lenses An estimated 45 million people in the United States wear contact lenses, according to […]
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Prevent Blindness Names VSP Global and Michael Guyette as the 2020 Persons of Vision Award Recipients
The event will take place on March 26, 2020, at 583 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y., in conjunction with Vision Expo East Prevent Blindness announced today that the 2020 Persons […]
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Make Eye Protection Part of Uniform While Playing Sports
According to the National Eye Institute, every 13 minutes an emergency room in the United States treats a sports-related eye injury. And, eye injuries are the leading cause of blindness […]
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2019 Persons of Vision Award Recipients
Prevent Blindness Names Dr. Glenn Ellisor and Jim Greenwood of Vision Source Signature Eye Care as 2019 Persons of Vision Award Recipients Prevent Blindness has chosen Glenn Ellisor, OD, and […]
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Detecting and Treating Eye Problems Early Can Help Kids in the Classroom
Prevent Blindness Educates Public on the Importance of Healthy Vision for Kids TEXAS (July 25, 2017) – As children in most parts of Texas head back to school, Prevent Blindness Texas asks […]
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Protect Your Eyes During Upcoming Solar Eclipse
HOUSTON (July 18, 2017) – Across North America on Monday, August 21, 2017, a solar eclipse will be visible to millions of people. According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration […]
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500 Cities Initiative: Vision and Eye Health Community Responds to Lack of Vision Data
165 Organizations Send Letter to Key Public Health Leaders In a recent letter to key public health leaders, 165 organizations across the vision and eye health community joined their voices […]
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Prevent Blindness Texas Declares February as AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
Today, more than 2 million Americans ages 50 and over have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to the Prevent Blindness report, “Future of Vision: Forecasting the Prevalence and Costs of […]
