Prevent Blindness Ohio

July is Dry Eye Awareness Month! Your doctor may prescribe eye drops as a treatment for dry eye. Check out the new @Prevent Blindness “How to Take Eye Drops” resource at: https://bit.ly/4630cFo Press release: https://bit.ly/4czIgEV

We love to share stories from those whose lives are affected by the services and programs of PBO! Please share YOUR stories, too! Donate here to support our mission of preventing blindness and preserving sight: https://bit.ly/3Z6qGSx

Cleveland Clinic states that cataract surgery is one of the most common surgeries in the U.S. and globally. And, researchers estimate that each year, surgeons perform over 3 million cataract surgeries in the U.S. and 20 million around the world. https://bit.ly/3ziEilg

Prevent Blindness Ohio staff, in partnership with The Ohio State University College of Optometry, surveyed, vision screened and provided eye health and safety information to over 60 individuals at Carrie’s Café (LifeCare Alliance) yesterday as part of our National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) funded visual impairment project.

PBO provided vision screenings & eye health & safety info at the Montgomery County, Ohio (OH) Fatherhood Initiative, Celebrate Fatherhood event last weekend at Levitt Pavillion in Dayton. Many thanks to Sarah Goetz, volunteer certified vision screener & Dr. Michael Newsom, coordinator of the Fatherhood Initiative.

Prevent Blindness Ohio would love to have those of you in the Cleveland area JOIN US as golfers and sponsors of our annual 2024 Swing Fore Sight Golf Tournament at Lake Forest Country Club in Hudson, OH on Monday, July 8, 2024! Come for a fun day of golf, lunch, cocktails and dinner, raffles, prizes, contests and awards! Most importantly, raising money for the sight saving programs & services of Prevent Blindness Ohio! Register here: https://bit.ly/3VKcPBv

Prevent Blindness Ohio would love to have you JOIN US as golfers and sponsors of our annual 2024 Swing Fore Sight Golf Tournament at Heritage Golf Club in Hilliard on Monday, July 22! Come for a fun day of golf, lunch, cocktail reception, raffles, prizes, contests and awards! Most importantly, raising money for the sight saving programs & services of Prevent Blindness Ohio! Register here: https://bit.ly/3J2YFnV

Prevent Blindness has declared June as Cataract Awareness Month! Learn more about the world’s leading cause of blindness: https://lnkd.in/eyzzKZz Press release: https://bit.ly/3VaVMHn

In this 90-minute webinar, participants will gain a deeper understanding of genetic testing as it contributes to diagnosis for an IRD. Topics include when and how children may receive genetic testing; benefits of receiving results for diagnosis, registries, clinical trials, and treatments; strategies for providing information and support to families and children; and patient testimonials about their IRD journeys. More info and register here: https://bit.ly/3V4G4iq

Prevent Blindness has designated May as “Inherited Retinal Disease (IRD) Genetic Testing Awareness Month,” and we're providing a variety of tools to promote awareness and education for IRDs! Press release: https://bit.ly/3Uxk128