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#GivingTuesday is less than one month away! Mark your calendar now to prevent blindness and preserve sight. #YourBestEyesForLife #PreventBlindness @PBA_savingsight

November is Diabetes-related Eye Disease Month at @PBA_SavingSight! Did you know that diabetes in the leading cause of blindness in working age adults? And, the longer someone has diabetes, the higher they are at risk for vision loss and blindness. Check out our free resources, including webpages and expert videos to learn how you can save sight from diabetes at: preventblindness.org/diabete… #Diabetes #DiabeticEyeDisease #PreventBlindness

Halloween is almost here! In the latest episode of the Eye-conic Adventures of Iris and Cornelius, watch as they get ready to celebrate the big night while using contact lenses safely. Happy Halloween from @PBA_savingsight! #YourBestEyesForLife #Halloween #ContactLens #ContactLensSafety

@PBA_SavingSight and the National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness (NCCVEH) are thrilled to announce the availability of the “Pediatric Vision Services Toolkit for Health Centers and School-Based Health Centers!” Download for free at: nachc.org/resource/pediatric…

Happy #WorldSightDay from Iris and Cornelius! Now through Oct. 14, come visit their billboard in Times Square on 1500 Broadway and West 43rd Street, New York City. Take a pic and tag us at @PBA_SavingSight and #YourBestEyesForLife. And, visit our website to get Your Best Eyes for Life free digital bundle with fun Iris and Cornelius activities and important vision and eye health information: preventblindness.org #LoveYourEyes @IAPB1 @PivotDesign @CSEffect_Agency

We need your help! Protect @HeadStartgov Vision Screenings today! Head Start is where many children have their vision checked for the first time, and for families without regular access to eye care, it is often the only place a problem gets caught before it can impact learning. Today is the last day to comment on proposed Head Start changes. Please help make sure children’s vision is part of the conversation and and tell @HHSGov why children’s vision matters. Visit our Legislative Action Center to submit your comment by the end of the day: advocacy.preventblindness.or… #childrensvision #advocacy #childrenseyehealth #visionscreening #preventblindness @NatlHeadStart @EyesOnCapHill

This week, @RepWilson introduced the "Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026!" @PBA_SavingSight Board of Directors Member, Dr. Karen Allison, @FlaumEye said: Congresswoman Wilson’s legislation addresses this critical public health issue by increasing access to early #glaucoma screening and investing in public health and research. Put together, these initiatives aim to protect vision, maintain independence, and mitigate the long-term personal and economic effects associated with this silent, irreversible disease.” Org.'s supporting the Glaucoma Vision Act of 2026 are the @aao_ophth, @AGSDocs, @ASCRStweets, @ARVOinfo, @NAEVRAdvocacy, @CorneaSociety , @MacularSociety, @FightBlindness, and @EyesOnCapHill. preventblindness.org/glaucom…

Although August - Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month - is coming to a close, it’s important to keep prioritizing your child’s vision all year long! Many vision disorders that can lead to impairment are preventable. Take charge of your child’s eye health today and make vision care a priority! Learn more: PreventBlindness.org/your-ch… #preventblindness #childrensvision #eyehealth

👓 August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month! Early detection of vision impairments can make a meaningful difference in a child’s development and future. Take action: Contact your representative and ask for their support of the Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children Act (EDVI Act). Learn more: PreventBlindness.org/EDVI-Ac… #preventblindness #childrensvision #EDVIAct #advocacy

Did you know? Amblyopia, or "lazy eye," is the most common cause of vision loss in children. Amblyopia is serious but highly treatable, especially when caught early. Glasses and patching can help improve vision. Regular children’s eye exams are key to early detection and treatment! Learn more about common children's vision disorders, visit: nationalcenter.preventblindn… #preventblindness #amblyopia #eyehealth #childrensvision

August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month! Without early detection and treatment, uncorrected vision disorders can impair child development, interfere with learning, and even lead to permanent vision loss. Take child of your child's eye health and visit PreventBlindness.org/your-ch…. #preventblindness #childrensvision

Early detection can make a lifetime of difference. 👁️ Many childhood vision disorders can be successfully treated when they're identified early. The Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children (EDVI) Act supports efforts to improve children's vision screening, eye care, and access to treatmenthelping more children get the care they need when it matters most. Learn more about the EDVI Act and how it supports healthy vision for children: PreventBlindness.org/EDVI-Ac… #PreventBlindness #EDVIAct #childrensvision

August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month! Amblyopia, commonly known as "lazy eye," is the leading cause of vision loss in children. It occurs when the brain favors one eye over the other, causing the weaker eye to develop improperly if left untreated. One of the most effective treatments is eye patching, where the stronger eye is covered to help strengthen the weaker eye. Helping your child understand why wearing their eye patch is important can make treatment more successful. Learn more about amblyopia and eye patching: preventblindness.org/why-the… #ChildrensEyeHealth #EyeHealth #Amblyopia #LazyEye #ChildrensVision #EyePatching

@PBA_savingsight has once again declared August as Children's Eye Health and Safety Month! 👁️ Did you know? One in four children has a vision problem that requires treatment. Healthy vision plays a vital role in a child's ability to learn, grow, and succeed in school. This August, explore resources from Prevent Blindness and The National Center for Children's Vision and Eye Health at Prevent Blindness and discover simple steps you can take to help protect your child's sight. Visit PreventBlindness.org/getting… and NationalCenter.PreventBlindn… #childrensvision #eyehealth