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Jul

Detecting and Treating Eye Problems Early Can Help Kids in the Classroom

Prevent Blindness Educates Public on the Importance of Healthy Vision for Kids TEXAS (July 25, 2017) – As children in most parts of Texas head back to...

Jul

Protect Your Eyes During Upcoming Solar Eclipse

HOUSTON (July 18, 2017) – Across North America on Monday, August 21, 2017, a solar eclipse will be visible to millions of people. According to the...

Apr

500 Cities Initiative: Vision and Eye Health Community Responds to Lack of Vision Data

165 Organizations Send Letter to Key Public Health Leaders In a recent letter to key public health leaders, 165 organizations across the vision and eye...

Feb

Prevent Blindness Texas Declares February as AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month

Today, more than 2 million Americans ages 50 and over have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to the Prevent Blindness report, “Future of Vision: Forecasting...

Feb

Bausch + Lomb Partners with Prevent Blindness Texas for AMD Awareness

Americans Share What Inspires Them to Fight to Help Preserve Their Vision February is Age-related Macular Degeneration Awareness (AMD) Month Bausch + Lomb Partners with...

May

Prevent Blindness Texas Announces Launch Date of 2013 Most Beautiful Eyes Contest

Winner to Receive a $10,000 Educational Scholarship from Marchon Eyewear HOUSTON (May 8, 2013) – Prevent Blindness Texas is announcing the dates of the 2013...

Apr

Lancaster ISD Unites with Prevent Blindness Texas to Provide Services to Students, Families

Lancaster, TX/Lancaster ISD–Prevent Blindness Texas and Lancaster ISD have partnered to create a comprehensive program to address students’ and parents’ eye health issues in our...

Feb

Prevent Blindness Texas Offers Information on Keeping the Eyes Healthy at Work

HOUSTON (March 1, 2013)– With an ever-increasing number of consumers relying on technology and gadgets as part of their daily life, the number of those...

Nov

Prevent Blindness Texas Urges Holiday Shoppers to Keep Safe Toys and Gifts At The Top of Their List This Year

Non-profit Group Provides Tips on How to Purchase Safe Toys and Gifts for Kids Houston, TX (Nov. 15, 2012) – Thanks to online sales and...

Sep

Prevent Blindness Texas Names Aydin Wayne Davis State Winner of “Most Beautiful Eyes Contest”

National Winner to Receive a $10,000 Educational Scholarship Houston, TX (Sept. 20, 2012) –Prevent Blindness Texas is pleased to announce that Waco resident, Aydin Wayne...