Could Elio have amblyopia?
This summer, the new Disney/Pixar animated movie Elio takes us on an incredible intergalactic adventure. The main character, Elio Solis, wears an eye patch. Did he injure himself playing sports? Does he like to pretend he is a pirate? What do eye patches mean for children in real life? Check out cousins Zaina and Aleeya as they share why they wear eye patches, how they put their patches on, and advice for other kids who are patching to treat amblyopia.
Join us at an upcoming event!
15th Annual Eye Stroll for Vision
Join us October 11, 2025! The Prevent Blindness Texas Eye Stroll for Vision engages families and contributors in the vision community to educate and bring awareness to the importance of eye health. We focus on who PBT is, what we do, and how we do it in communities across the state. This is an event for the entire family, groups of friends, and even teams of coworkers! Register today.
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. November 2025, details coming soon!
2026 Chevron Houston Marathon
We are excited to share we are an official charity for the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon! We are looking to fill the Prevent Blindness Texas Team, will you join us? You can join our team to run the Marathon, Half Marathon or the 5K and registration is NOW OPEN to join our team. This weekend of running/walking sells out fast, so make sure that you grab your entry as soon as possible. Register today!
Eye Health in the News
Prevent Blindness to Host the 2024 ASPECT Patient Engagement and Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.
Total solar-filtered glasses needed to keep eyes safe during total solar eclipse Featuring Prevent Blindness Texas Board Chair Dr. Misha Syed, professor of Ophthalmology with the University of Texas Medical Branch
Solar eclipse in the Borderland: How to prepare and what to expect Featuring Prevent Blindness Texas Board Member Claudia Prospero Ponce, ophthalmologist at Texas Tech El Paso
Prevent Blindness Texas Board Member, Dr. Janet Garza, from the University of Houston College of Optometry, provided tips on Univision San Antonio on how to protect your eyes from today’s Solar Eclipse.
The Prevent Blindness Art Therapy Program via Prevent Blindness
Why is Vision Important in Population Health? via Prevent Blindness
