More than three million people in the United States have glaucoma, and that number is expected to increase to 6.3 million by 2050. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that affect the optic nerve,
Did you know that April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month? The initiative was promoted by Prevent Blindness, a national non-profit organization, to increase awareness about women’s higher risk for certain eye-related conditions, the
The COVID-19 pandemic and its ongoing aftermath has served to highlight the critical importance of clinical trials, as well as the challenges of conducting them.
Glaucoma Awareness Month is this January and the nation’s oldest, non-profit eye health organization is leading the effort. Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the “nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to
As the nation prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July, millions will undoubtedly be commemorating our independence by either attending elaborate fireworks shows or staging their own backyard displays for family and friends. Whatever you
Across the globe, glaucoma advocates, caregivers, healthcare providers, and patients alike will be honoring World Glaucoma Week 2021 from Sunday, March 7 through Saturday, March 13. Jointly run by the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) and the
To help save the vision of over 3.7 million Americans living with glaucoma, Prevent Blindness, the nation’s leading volunteer eye health organization, joins other prominent vision and eye health groups to establish the month of
The month of December is a month full of reflection, gratitude, and care. With Christmas right around the corner, Prevent Blindness hopes to encourage the public to help support their mission, which is why the
Today is World Sight Day—a global event to raise awareness for blindness and vision impairment—which happens on the second Thursday of October each year. Originally started by the Lions Club International Foundation, the event is
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