Prevent Blindness is a national volunteer eye health and safety organization focused on preventing blindness and preserving sight.

Prevent Blindness

Children’s Vision Massachusetts

Prevent Blindness | 4,566 followers on LinkedIn. Our Vision Is Vision. | Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the nation&#39;s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness touches the lives of millions of people each year.

Carol Russell

Business Development Advisor at Hue.Ai

Gary Davis

Founding Director of MD Support and the International Low Vision Support Group

Dan Roberts

President + CEO at Prevent Blindness

Jeff Todd

Tomorrow! Are you living with Macular Telangiectasia Type 2 (MacTel) or have a family member who has been diagnosed with MacTel? Join Prevent Blindness for this 60-minute community forum from 6-7ET! You will learn about MacTel (what it is, how it is diagnosed, and how it is managed), understand the patient experience of individuals living with MacTel, and learn about resources available to those living with MacTel. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gNDVWxac . This virtual event is sponsored by Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

November is Diabetes-related Eye Disease Awareness Month! DYK? Diabetes-related eye disease is the leading cause of blindness in working age adults. Have you had a dilated eye exam this year? Make an appointment with your eye doctor and learn the facts at https://lnkd.in/g2pSS8xd . Regeneron

This morning, CEO and President of Prevent Blindness , represented North America for the meeting of IAPB Regional Chairs. Tomorrow and Thursday, the Board of Trustees meeting will continue the discussion around the collective engagement of global eye health!

Calling all ECPs and health professionals! Download our free diabetes-related eye disease materials today! Get Involved This Diabetes-Related Eye Disease Awareness Month - Vision Monday Magazine CHICAGO— Prevent Blindness has declared November as Diabetes-Related Eye Disease Awareness Month, dedicated to spreading awareness about the importance of early detection and treatment of diabetes due to the risk of developing significant vision loss and blindness. To further this goal of educating the public, including parents and care partners of those with diabetes and allied health professionals, Prevent Blindness is offering free resources including fact sheets and social media graphics in both English and Spanish, websites and a variety of educational videos. A full list of resources is available here. As November continues, there’s plenty of time for ECPs to get involved and educate their communities this Diabetes-Related Eye Disease Awareness Month. This week, we take a look at how some indies are doing exactly that. Full article at: https://lnkd.in/g6rxnijb

Big changes are coming to Medicare in 2025: If you or a loved one relies on prescription medications, the new $2,000 annual out-of-pocket cap and option to “spread” costs throughout the year could make a huge difference in affordability. Learn more from National Health Council 's resources below. #medicare https://lnkd.in/g7uqMwQK medicare-drug-coverage/

Donna Fishman, MPH , Director of National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health of Prevent Blindness , had the honor of attending the American Academy Of Optometry Academy in Indianapolis over the past few days! Pictured is Donna Fishman, MPH with American Academy Of Optometry President Susan Cotter, OD, MS, FAAO and NCCVEH member Bruce Moore OD , as well as Dr Edwin Marshall, member of CVPH and Prevent Blindness volunteer after he received his 50 year member of American Academy Of Optometry pin on his lapel. Also pictured is Ruth Shoge, OD, MPH, FAAO , Prevent Blindness board member, with the Excellence in Diversity and Education Award she was granted by the academy.

It’s the 8th of the month 🗓️, have you checked in on your eye health yet? Visit the Gr8 Eye Movement, our awareness campaign created in collaboration with Regeneron , to sign up for monthly eye health reminders to help prioritize your eyes and monitor for changes: https://bit.ly/3VEmqdc #VisionLoss #RetinalDisease #EyeDisease #Ophthalmology

Wonderful tributes to a true member of the Prevent Blindness family, Mike Daley. Optical Industry Pays Tribute to Mike Daley - Vision Monday Magazine https://lnkd.in/giHjk45r

November is Prematurity Awareness Month! Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease that can cause vision loss in babies. Find out more and check out ROP resources from Prevent Blindness : https://lnkd.in/drYiQ5i9 Prevent Blindness ROP YouTube videos: https://lnkd.in/gUep2Ya8

Download our free educational materials today! Prevent Blindness recognizes November as Diabetes-Related Eye Disease Awareness Month - Ophthalmology Times , David Hutton Prevent Blindness has designated November as Diabetes-Related Eye Disease Awareness Month to emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment of diabetes to prevent significant vision loss and blindness. The risk of eye complications increases with the duration of diabetes, making proactive eye care essential. “Diabetes can significantly and negatively impact eye health, as well as overall health and quality of life,” said Jeff Todd , president and CEO of Prevent Blindness. “By working closely with healthcare professionals and adhering to medical advice, we can all contribute to protecting vision from the damaging effects of diabetes.” To educate the public—including parents, caregivers, and allied health professionals—Prevent Blindness offers a range of free educational resources, including fact sheets, social media graphics, web pages, and educational videos in both English and Spanish. Full story at: https://lnkd.in/eeUG8H5F

PREV

ORG:PREVENTBLINDNESS

Prevent Blindness