» 2009 Golf Tournament
Straight Down The MiddleA successful Swing For Sight Golf
Classic was a pipe dream as the tournament committee assembled early in
2009. Continually deepening economic turmoil spelled certain
disaster for Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic's largest annual
fundraising event . . . [ Learn More ]» Board of Directors
New Executive CommitteeLeadership of the Prevent
Blindness Mid-Atlantic Board of Directors is set for another year. Meet
the community volunteers who lead our Board. [ Learn More]» Lions Of Virginia SupportChildren's Vision Screening Goes StatewideThe Lions of
Virginia Foundation and Lions Club International Foundation lend
support the help bring the Certified Children's Vision Screening
Program statewide in Virginia's public schools. [ Learn More]» Where We StandThe State of Prevent BlindnessPresident & CEO Tim Gresham issues a Special Report on the state of Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic. [Learn More...]» UV Eye Protection
How To Prevent "UV Ray" Damage NowSunshine,
blue skies...or cloudy and overcast. Harmful UV rays are there no
matter what. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself right
now. [Learn More...]» Adult Vision Care
Eye Cosmetics and ContactsThe one thing you
NEED TO AVOID at every cosmetics counter in every store in America.
And make sure your daughter knows, too. [Learn More...]» AMD: Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ever Heard of 'AMD'?
Half of respondents in a recent survey hadn't heard of it either.
AMD is a leading cause of blindness for 50+ adults. Prevent Blindness
Mid-Atlantic pushes AMD Awareness in February. [Learn More...]
» Kids Sports Eye Injuries
#1 Cause of Blindness in School Age Kids?
Think you know? You might be amazed to learn what is the top cause of blindness
in school age children. It is that time of year.
»Diabetic Vision
Diabetes
Increases Risk
Today, diabetes affects more
than 23 million Americans, with that
number projected to more than double by 2050. And, every
year,
Americans spend $174 billion on direct and indirect medical costs on
the disease. . . [Learn More] » Press Release
Second
Leading Cause of Blindness...
It can strike at any age. In rare cases, children and teenagers may
have the disease. [Learn
More...]
» Children's Vision
Photoscreening;
Worth More Than A Thousand Words
Nonverbal children, as young
as six months, benefit dramatically from Photoscreening.
[Learn
More...]
» Fundraising
Mid-Atlantic
Schools "READ TO SEE®
"
“The
kids love it and so do the teachers!"
according to Tim Gresham, Pres. & CEO. He adds, "We
even have
a school
system superintendent speaking up in support of Read to See, too."
Lynette Musick has joined Prevent Blindness to help with the
program. Visit the
"Read To See" page to learn more...and to find out how to reach Lynette.
» Stewardship
4-Star Award For Prevent Blindness
Charity Navigator rates the
"give-ability" of 501(c)3 organizations like us. The highest
honor possible is 4 stars. See
how we found out about it.
» In
The News
Work Magazine Interviews Gresham
President & CEO Tim Gresham talks shop in a recent magazine
interview. Enjoy
the article!
» Women's Vision
Women & Eye Disease
More
women than men are diagnosed with vision threatening eye disease
every year. (Learn more…)
» Aging Eye
EyeWatch®; A Network of Support
Seniors
should never suffer alone the fears and anxiety caused by low vision.
Eyewatch® is here for you and your family.
(Learn
More...)
» Office Space
Prevent Blindness Office Expansion
See
a virtual tour of our opportunity to expand our offices. The video is hosted by Julie Bragg.
» Children's Vision
MY VISION...A Child's Perspective
See
and hear what kids say about their vision.
» What You Might Not Know...
About Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic
Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic
is the only local volunteer-based nonprofit organization whose sole
mission is to preserve sight and prevent blindness. The primary means
of accomplishing our mission since 1957 is through vision screenings
for both children and adults, providing support groups for seniors, and
supplying public and professional education and information. For more
information, or to contribute to the sight-saving fund, call toll-free,
(888) 790-2020, ext. "0." We also gratefully accept online
donations here at this web site!
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