Prevent Blindness America
Since 1908, Prevent Blindness America has been the nation's leading patient and consumer advocate for eye health and safety, with the sole mission of preventing blindness and preserving sight.
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Location:
Chicago, IL, 60606
Phone:
1-800-331-2020
Mon - Fri:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Prevent Blindness America Please vote for Prevent Blindness America on Chase's Community Giving Facebook Page! http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/816077

November 20 at 8:58am
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Prevent Blindness America Prevent Blindness America is conducting Congressional district visits in Washington today to advocate for vision and eye health.

November 19 at 7:38am
Gina Rooney
Gina Rooney
Wish I was there!
Sat at 7:11am
Prevent Blindness America
Source: www.preventblindness.org
The wonders of the world are often first encountered through the eyes of a child. Yet without good vision, a child's ability to learn about the world becomes more difficult. Vision problems affect one in 20 preschoolers and one in four school-age children. ...
DeeDee Needham Moss
DeeDee Needham Moss
We caught my daughters problem at a pre-school screening, thank goodness too- it saved her sight in her right eye!
November 17 at 11:14am
Donald Benefield
Donald Benefield
Parents please encourage your child's school to hold yearly screenings. They're fast, inexpensive and so important. DeeDee that's great to hear.
November 18 at 10:31am
Michele Blake
Michele Blake
If you cannot afford eye exams or glasses for your children contact your local Lions Club. Based on financial status your child or friends child could get both exam and glasses FREE.
November 18 at 11:09am
Prevent Blindness America
Prevent Blindness America

Prevent Blindness America If you're in the area, join us at the Healthy People 2020 Meeting in Seattle on 11/20 http://www.preventblindness.org/news/releases/111209_1.html

Prevent Blindness America

Prevent Blindness America Treating diabetic eye disease - doctors have a range of options: http://www.preventblindness.org/diabetes/patcommunity/treatment.htm

Source: www.preventblindness.org
A common treatment for some forms of retinopathy is photocoagulation. In this procedure, the doctor uses a laser to seal leaking or bleeding vessels. During the treatment, the laser beam is carefully aimed at problem areas.
Prevent Blindness America

Prevent Blindness America Prevent Blindness America and Prevent Bindness Texas had a great meeting with Congressman Gene Green and his Chief of Staff Rhonda Jackson in Houston this morning.

Prevent Blindness America
Prevent Blindness America
The constituents of the 29th district and the eye and vision health community are very fortunate to have such a great advocate in Congressman Green.
November 9 at 8:30am
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Prevent Blindness America There's one day left for America's Giving Challenge. Please help us today at
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Source: preventblindness.blogspot.com
Prevent Blindness America is currently conducting key fall district visits to House and Senate Members who are crucial decision-makers about funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's ...
Prevent Blindness America

Prevent Blindness America Prevent Blindness America and Prevent Blindness Wisconsin had a great meeting in Senator Kohl's Milwaukee office yesterday. We discussed vision and eye health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Vision Health Initiative, and the great work that Prevent Blindness Wisconsin does throughout the state.

November 3 at 7:55am
Tomasina Ramsburg Ream

Tomasina Ramsburg Ream I am happy to become a fan of Prevent Blindness America. I am loosing sight due to diabetic retinopathy which unfortunately wasn't caught until too late. That's the breaks of no health care or insurance.

October 31 at 4:49pm · Report
Prevent Blindness America
Prevent Blindness America
Please call our toll free number, (800) 331-2020, for a list of financial resources you may be able to access.
November 3 at 7:58am
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Prevent Blindness America Prevent Blindness America wishes everyone a safe, healthy and happy Halloween weekend.

October 30 at 2:23pm
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Prevent Blindness America House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released a new health care reform bill today: http://preventblindness.blogspot.com/2009/10/house-releases-new-health-reform-bill.html

Source: preventblindness.blogspot.com
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today a new health care reform bill today that includes a moderate version of the government-run public insurance plan option. The bill is a combined version of health ...
Prevent Blindness America

Prevent Blindness America Share your question, concerns and stories about living with glaucoma at the PBA discussion forums: http://bit.ly/441vfr

Source: bit.ly
Online support group for people with glaucoma and their families
Prevent Blindness America

Prevent Blindness America Winter's on the way - here's how to prevent eye injuries when jump-starting your car: http://bit.ly/2Jwvlr

Source: bit.ly
Everyone with a car needs to know how to safely jump-start their car battery. You can prevent serious injury to your eyes by following these 10 simple suggestions.