More than 2 million Americans age 40 and older suffer from glaucoma. Nearly half do not know they have the disease—it causes no early symptoms. Prevent Blindness America will provide insightful information about this "Sneak Thief of Sight." For information, contact us online, or call 1-800-331-2020.
AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
February 1 - 28
Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss, affecting 1.6 million Americans age 50 and older. Low vision aids can make the most of remaining vision. Information on eye disease warning signs and treatment will be available. For information, contact us online, or call 1-800-331-2020.
Workplace Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month
March 1 - 31
Can you see the dangers in your workplace? Accidents at work are a major cause of preventable blindness. Contact Prevent Blindness America for information on The Wise Owl® Program which promotes eye safety in the workplace. For information, contact us online, or call 1-800-331-2020.
Women's Eye Health and Safety Month™
April 1 - 30
Women often manage family health concerns. Do you know how to protect your sight? Hormonal changes, age and smoking can endanger sight. Information on women's and family eye-health issues will be provided.For information, contact us online, or call 1-800-331-2020.
National Sight-Saving Month: Ultraviolet Awareness
Month May 1 - 31
Exposure to UV rays can burn delicate eye tissue and raise the risk of developing cataracts and cancers of the eye. Protecting your eyes from UV dangers and choosing the right sunglasses will be the topic of the month. For information, contact us online, or call 1-800-331-2020.
Vision Research Month
June 1 - 30
While millions of Americans benefit from vision research, many eye diseases have no effective treatments or cures. An overview of vision research successes and the urgent need for future studies will be covered. For information, contact us online, or call 1-800-331-2020.
Fireworks Safety Month
June and July
Activities during this period will alert parents and children to the dangers of playing with fireworks. Prevent Blindness America will offer safer ways to celebrate the Fourth of July. For information, contact us online, or call 1-800-331-2020.
Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
August 1 - August 31
Included in this month will be information about amblyopia, a condition that can affect 2 to 3% of children and cause permanent vision loss. Also included will be tips about preventing eye injuries in children, signs of possible eye problems and general eye health. For information, contact us online, or call 1-800-331-2020.
Cataract Awareness Month
August 1 - August 31
Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in the world. There are close to 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older with cataract. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have cataract. Prevent Blindness America will offer tips about prevention and information about surgery. For information, contact us online, or call 1-800-331-2020.
Sports and Home Eye Safety Month
September 1 - 30
There are thousands of eye injuries a year related to common household products and sports. Tips on how to protect yourself and your children from such eye injuries will be discussed. For information, contact us online, or call 1-800-331-2020.
Halloween Safety Month
October 1 - 31
There are steps you can take to make it a safe Halloween for children and teens. Information about the dangers of cosmetic contact lenses will be included, as the use of these lenses increases at this time of the year. For information, contact us online, or call 1-800-331-2020.
Diabetic Eye Disease Month
November 1 - 30
Can people with diabetes prevent the onset of diabetic eye disease? During this observance, Prevent Blindness America will offer information to help the 5.3 million Americans age 18 and older who suffer from diabetic eye disease. For information, contact us online, or call 1-800-331-2020.
Safe Toys and Gifts Month
December 1 - 31
What are the most dangerous toys to children's eyesight? Tips on how to choose age-appropriate toys are distributed. For information, contact us online, or call 1-800-331-2020.
