👁️ Have you heard the news? Next week, Dec 1–7, marks the 5th annual Geographic Atrophy (GA) Week from Prevent Blindness! GA is an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that affects more than 8 million people worldwide and over 1 million in the U.S. To help increase awareness, Prevent Blindness offers free, expert-approved resources - fact sheets, social graphics (English & Spanish), videos, and a dedicated GA webpage. Thank you to our sponsor Apellis Pharmaceuticals! https://lnkd.in/gmK3WKpp #eyehealth #preventblindness #geographicatrophy
Prevent Blindness
Non-profit Organization Management
Chicago, Illinois 6,024 followers
Our Vision Is Vision.
About us
Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness is the nation'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.
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http://PreventBlindness.org
External link for Prevent Blindness
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- Non-profit Organization Management
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- 51-200 employees
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- Chicago, Illinois
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1908
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225 W. Wacker Drive
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Chicago, Illinois 60606, US
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Happy Thanksgiving from Prevent Blindness! 🤎 We're giving thanks for the gift of sight. #preventblindness
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Are you attending the 2026 Prevent Blindness Person of Vision Dinner? We’re honored to present this year’s award to Jim McGrann, president and CEO of Advancing Eyecare. In this video, Sue Downes of MyEyeDr. shares her admiration for both the event and honoree. The Person of Vision Award gala will take place on March 11, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, in conjunction with Vision Expo. All proceeds support the sight-saving mission of Prevent Blindness. Learn more about registration, sponsorship opportunities, and ways to contribute: https://lnkd.in/gqircshZ
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Next Tuesday, December 2, is #GivingTuesday. You can be a sight-saver by making a gift to Prevent Blindness on this special day of giving. We’re your trusted partner to help you successfully navigate your eye health, provide you with resources, and ensure you have access to quality eye care for a lifetime of healthy vision. Invite your friends and family to join you in saving sight this #GivingTuesday. Make an early impact and give now at https://lnkd.in/dW2NWyyx! #preventblindness #givingtuesday #eyehealth
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Prevent Blindness thanks the American Optometric Association for its support and advocacy for the Early Detection of Vision Impairment for Children (EDVI) Act! Find out how you can support this important, bi-partisan legislation at: https://lnkd.in/g3RX6Zj8
This week, Change Agents took over D.C. to highlight the urgent public health challenge myopia presents to the U.S. and how doctors of optometry stand ready to address the crisis. From the new Healthcare Advisory Committee to The Early Detection of Vision Impairment (EDVI) in Children Act, each meeting underscored how The Myopia Collective is leading the charge with actionable solutions.
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Today at 3:30 PM ET is the "Advancing Eye Health Through Data, Community, and Policy: Spotlight on the Rising Visionary Award Honoree" Webinar! Join Prevent Blindness for an inspiring discussion on how data, community engagement, and policy can drive meaningful change in vision and eye health. We’re proud to feature Dr. Patrice Marie H., Rising Visionary Award honoree, who will share insights from her work applying SDOH to advance clinical practice and policy. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and be part of the movement toward equitable eye health for all!
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Prevent Blindness is excited to announce the role of Michael C. Vitale, Vice President; Membership, Government Relations and Technical Affairs of The Vision Council: Chief Volunteer Officer Liaison of the Board of Directors of Prevent Blindness Texas! Congratulations, Michael Vitale!
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Do you or someone you know have healthcare coverage through an ACA Marketplace Plan? Check out the new ACA Marketplace Insurance Premium Assistance Fund from the HealthWell Foundation, and find out if you're eligible.
We are thrilled to announce that we have launched a new fund to provide premium assistance to individuals who have obtained health care coverage through an Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plan. Through the ACA Marketplace Insurance Premium Assistance Fund, HealthWell will provide up to $2,000 in insurance premium assistance to eligible individuals with annual household incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. To learn more about the fund, eligibility and how to apply, visit https://bit.ly/4r1Gu77
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Thank you, PAN Foundation, for helping us spread the word about our new resource to help people receive access to eyecare!
Understanding your eye care coverage during open enrollment can be confusing, but our alliance partner, Prevent Blindness, is here to help! Whether you need a routine eye exam, treatment for an eye condition, or prescription lenses, Prevent Blindness' newest resource can help you understand your benefits for eye care by insurance type. Explore their resource and start prioritizing your eye health today by visiting the link in our comments ⬇️
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⏰ Happening tonight: Perspectives in Vision continues with a powerful session on improving eye care access through collaboration with Indigenous communities. Featuring the 2025 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health recipient, The Dean McGee Eye Institute . https://lnkd.in/gayv7gPU #eyehealth #preventblindness
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