Eyecare in the News

Prevent Blindness America Representative William Burfeind Named "One Man Chicago" Contest Winner

Burfeind Will Donate Winnings To Support Sight-saving Programs of Prevent Blindness America, Employer and Turner Construction Company Charity Foundation Will Match Donation.

Prevent Blindness America Third Annual Swing Fore Sight Golf Tournament To Be Held at Vision Expo West

The goal of the event is to raise much-needed funds to support Prevent Blindness America, the nation's oldest volunteer eye health and safety organization.

Data Shows the Home Can be the Most Dangerous Place for Eyes

Of the 2.5 million eye injuries that occur annually, almost half of those happen at home.

Star Pupils Takes Over Yankee Stadium to Raise Awareness of the Importance of Protecting Children's Eye Health

Star Pupils: Healthy Eyes for Healthy Futures partnered with Davis Vision and Sen. Kevin Parker (D-N.Y.) to bring 100 kids and families from the Flatbush YMCA and the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club to the New York Yankee game on Thurs., Aug. 19 to raise awareness of the importance of eye health--especially for children.

Sports Eye Protection Should Be Part of Team Uniform

90 percent of all eye injuries can be prevented through proper eye protection. Prevent Blindness America has declared September as Sports Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month to encourage parents and children to learn the easy steps they can take to protect vision for a lifetime.

Prevent Blindness America Announces Seventh Annual Investigator Award Recipients

Recipients were selected from Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and the University of California, Los Angeles. Winners were chosen by a panel of experts from the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).

Helping to Save the Planet Also Helps to Save Sight

A new EPA report estimates that the strengthening of ozone layer protection will avoid more than 22 million additional cataract cases for Americans born between 1985 and 2100.

Contact Lenses Account for More Pediatric Injuries Than Any Other Medical Device

A new report published in Pediatrics, the journal for the American Academy of Pediatrics, estimates that in a two year period, emergency rooms across the country treated more than 33,000 injuries due to contact lenses.

Vision Test Should be the First Exam Students Take This Year

Prevent Blindness America encourages parents to learn about ways they can help protect their child's vision.

Eye Care Groups Join Together to Provide Free Vision Care for Local Residents

Prevent Blindness America Hosts Transitions Optical and VSP Vision Care Mobile Eye Clinic.

Leading Vision Industry Groups Come Together to Help Protect Children's Eyes from Sports-Related Injuries

By joining together with The Coalition to Prevent Sports Eye Injuries and Liberty Sport, PBA reminds the public that 90 percent of all eye injuries are preventable through proper eye protection.

Prevent Blindness America Joins Spex In Celebration of "EYE" Opener

EYE is a three-story tall replica of the human eye based on the work of Tasset, a Chicago resident. The new sculpture will be located at Pritzker Park on State Street and will be unveiled on July 7.

Prevent Blindness America Establishes National Center for Children?s Vision and Eye Health

Prevent Blindness America has established the National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health, made possible by a multi-year cooperative agreement from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), a bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Prevent Blindness America Promotes "Sight Saved" to Help Prevent Vision Loss in the Workplace

Prevent Blindness America is participating in the National Association of Health Underwriters 2010 Annual Convention and Exhibition, being held this week at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, to promote "Sight Saved," a web-based initiative aimed at educating employers about the importance of providing vision benefits to their employees.

Fourth of July Can Be Fun for Kids Without Using Dangerous Fireworks

Children under the age of 15 account for 40 percent of fireworks injuries.

Funding Announcement: 2011 BRFSS Survey Vision Impairment and Access to Eye Care Module

New funding opportunity for 8-10 states to implement the Vision Impairment and Access to Eye Care Module in the 2011 BRFSS.

Prevent Blindness America to Host Third Annual Swing Fore Sight Golf Tournament

Prevent Blindness America is planning the third annual Swing Fore Sight Golf Tournament, held in conjunction with Vision Expo West on Oct. 6, 2010 at the Bali Hai Golf Club in Las Vegas, Nev. The goal is to raise $130,000 to support the sight-saving programs of Prevent Blindness America.

Research Shows Incidence of Vision Loss and Blindness Continues to Increase, Resulting in Severe Economic Impact in the Future

The 2010 U.S. Census data is likely to show demographic shifts in the adult population that may have a profound impact on the incidence of age-related eye diseases like macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic eye disease.

Don't Fry Day

Prevent Blindness America supports the EPA's "Don't Fry Day" to raise awareness about the importance of UV Protection.

Prevent Blindness America and the National Eye Institute Share Simple Tips for Healthy Eyes

Your eyes are an important part of your health. There are many things you can do to keep them healthy and make sure you are seeing your best.

Children's Eyes More Susceptible to Long-Term Damage from UV Rays

Up to 80 percent of a person's lifetime exposure to UV is received before the age of 18.

Prevent Blindness America Launches Fourth Annual Online Charity Auction

The auction, which will run until May 28, gives the public the opportunity to help fund sight-saving services by bidding on and purchasing a wide variety of donated items.

Women More Susceptible to Sight-Threatening Eye Diseases and Conditions

Every year, more women than men are diagnosed with eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

Prevent Blindness America Applauds Health Care Reform's Attention to Children's Vision and Eye Health

President Obama signed the final elements of health care reform into law. This historic legislation included a number of important provisions that impact vision and eye health.