About Prevent Blindness

Our mission is to prevent blindness and preserve sight.

We provide information, resources, and technical assistance; influence public policy; help shape public health systems of care.

• We increase awareness and educate the public on the importance of taking care of their eyes.
   
• We advocate for public policy and resources that ensure everyone has affordable, accessible, and quality eye care options; these include preventive vision screenings, comprehensive eye exams and appropriate treatment, and low vision devices.
   
• We provide patient support through education and awareness campaigns, free/low-cost eye care assistance through industry partnerships, and programs that empower individuals living with vision challenges – and their caregivers.
   
• Our National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health is strengthening public health systems that advance a continuum of vision care for young children by helping states strengthen screening protocols, improve access to exams and treatment, bolster capacity for surveillance and develop measurements for success.
   
• We serve as a resource for public health professionals on areas related to eye health through an annual national eye health summit, webinars, allied health education, surveillance efforts, research grants, and professional recognition awards.

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