Meet Our Panelists: Dr. Rebecca Chen & Dr. Jessica Thayer
We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Rebecca Chen and Dr. Jessica Thayer will join this year’s Women’s Health & Vision Symposium panel discussion. These accomplished ophthalmologists from UT Southwestern bring extensive expertise in pediatric eye care, glaucoma, and cataract surgery. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from these inspiring leaders as we explore Vision Through the Years!
Date: November 6, 2025
Time: 6 pm
Location: Legends Hall at The Marq Southlake
285 Shady Oaks Dr, Southlake, TX 76092
Theme: Vision Through the Years
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Women’s Health & Vision Symposium presented by Heads Up Technologies
Prevent Blindness Texas’ Women’s Health & Vision Symposium presented by Heads Up Technologies is an evening focused on highlighting women and discussing how to empower women in their overall and eye health. Tickets on sale NOW for the Women’s Health & Vision Symposium on Thursday, November 6, 2025! This year’s theme is “Vision Through the Years”. Register today!
2026 Chevron Houston Marathon
The Prevent Blindness Texas Team for the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon, half marathon and full marathon are FULL!
You can still join our team to run the 5K but spots are going FAST, so make sure that you grab your entry as soon as possible. Register today!
Interested in joining our team in 2027? Click here to complete the interest form and we will let you know when registration opens!
Dark Dining Houston
Join us, February 20, 2026 for Dark Dining, a Mardi Gras affair, presented by Forvis Mazars! Step into the mystery of Mardi Gras—where the lights go down and the senses awaken. Join us for an unforgettable evening of dining in complete darkness, celebrating the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras while raising awareness and support for vision health across Texas. Experience the flavors, sounds, and textures of the night like never before. Register today!
Tee off to Prevent Blindness
Tee Off to Prevent Blindness is an engagement golf tournament for healthcare providers, optometrists, ophthalmologists, industry vendors, and professionals who support increased vision resources and eye health. The target number of in-person participants is 144. Save the date May 1, 2026!
15 Years Strong!
The 15th Annual Eye Stroll for Vision was our best yet! We are so thankful to everyone who joined us and continues to be part of the Prevent Blindness Texas family, we couldn’t do it without you. Your participation in events like the Eye Stroll for Vision helps us transform lives and carry out our mission to prevent blindness and preserve sight for Texans across the state. Relive the fun and see the smiles!
We captured so many amazing moments, we had to make two photo albums!
👉 Facebook Album 1
👉 Facebook Album 2
Eye Health in the News
Congratulations to outstanding volunteer Celine Nguyen on receiving the Distinguished Student Service Award by the American Public Health Association 2025 Vision Care Section.
Prevent Blindness Texas Board Member Michael Vitale, honored with the 2025 Goodfellow Award! Read more via The Vision Council
The Prevent Blindness Art Therapy Program via Prevent Blindness
Why is Vision Important in Population Health? via Prevent Blindness
