Focused on providing a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness Texas touches the lives of thousands of Texans through our sight-saving programs and services everyday. Below are stories from Texans in your community, who have been impacted by Prevent Blindness Texas’s sight-saving programs.
Has Prevent Blindness Texas impacted your life? If so, we would like to know. For more than 50 years, Prevent Blindness Texas has worked hard to impact the vision and lives of people in your community. Whether you are a client, donor, or volunteer, your story could impact an individual in this community and encourage them to help PREVENT BLINDNESS!
To share your story or to learn how Prevent Blindness Texas has impacted the lives of people in your community, please choose below:
Health Eyes Eyeglass Program, September 2025
“Many thanks to the donors who make this program possible. I feel very blessed to have be able to get my glasses through this program. Thery are so beautiful. Also, I would like to thank the staff from Prevent Blindness Texas.”
Health Eyes Eyeglass Program, September 2025
“I told my doctor that I couldn’t afford to get my glasses. I had an eye exam, but they don’t cover glasses. She referred me to the patient advocate services, and she heled me to apply for a voucher to get my glasses. I was approved and mailed a voucher. Thank you so much for your help.”
Healthy Eyes Eyeglass Program, August 2025
“I’m grateful for Prevent Blindness Texas which has helped me with this pair of glasses that will allow me to read which I love along with other chores and mingle with my friends.”
Health Eyes Eyeglass Program, August 2025
“I was so surprised and happy to know I was able to receive new glasses. It was time for new ones. I had worn my old pair for 6 years and dreaded getting new ones. I received my new glasses yesterday my heart is singing, because they are so comfortable. I see so much better. It literally effects my energy and mood. Thank you for your program and generosity.”
Health Eyes Eyeglass Program, August 2025
“My glasses have been such a blessing. I am a seamstress and now I can thread my needle without a needle threader and other things to. So, thank you all so much for my new glasses. They are beautiful.”
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Celebrating PBT’s Successes!
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