»Fireworks Safety
Fireworks Safety and AlternativesThere
is more than one way to celebrate The 4th Of July. Here are some much
safer ways to make some noise and have a lot of fun... [ More ]»Children's Vision
Kid's Eyes and UV RaysMany parents may not be aware of the damage that UV
rays can have on the eyes. According to the World Health Organization,
up to 80 percent... [ More ]»Adult Eye Disease
Most Eye Diseases: Men or Women?Who is more affected by eye disease and other eye conditions? Women? Or men?
[ Learn More ] »Capital Campaign
Lynchburg Host Lions Club Steps UpOne
of Virginia's oldest Lions clubs steps up with critical, timely support
to help Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic move toward a deadline.
(Yes. In" this economy") [ Learn More ] »Macular Degeneration
AMD: Diet Can Save SightYou
may not be aware of the health benefits to the eyes of a diets rich in
certain antioxidants that can help protect the eyes against age-related
macular degeneration . . . [ Learn More ] »Children's Vision
PEERS -- A New Program
In October, 2009 Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic launched their pilot PEERS (Pediatric Eye Exam Reporting System) program. . . . [ Learn More ] »PBMA People
Gresham Elected School Board Chair
PBMA chief Tim Gresham elected Powhatan School Board chairman. See the clip from the Powhatan newspaper. . . [ Learn More ] »Adult Vision
In Her Own Words
Ms. Francine Cribb explains how Prevent Blindness Mid-Atlantic helped her. See her letter here. . . [ Learn More ] »Diabetic Vision
Increase In Diabetes Increases Vision Loss 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 ] » 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] » Battery Eye Safety
Careful With Your Car's Battery!
Cold weather is here. Soon, the
cold weather gremlins will play under your car's hood. Maybe even drain
your battery. Check these helpful tips for battery safety.
[ 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 ] » Special Events"RMGA" Tournament Benefits "PBMA"Alphabet
soup, anyone? Seriously, have a look at the groundbreaking work
the Regency Men's Golf Association did for Prevent Blindness
Mid-Atlantic... [ Learn More ]» Special Gifts
Irish Lucky For Prevent BlindnessThe Church Hill Irish Festival showed Frank
Carlomagno, Director of Special Gifts for Prevent Blindness
Mid-Atlantic how much they care. . . . [ Learn More ]» 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
Executive Committee ElectedLeadership 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 SupportStatewide Children's Vision ScreeningThe 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 ]» 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 ]
» 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 ]» 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 ]
» 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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