Prevent Blindness Florida

Wants you to know that 50% of blindness can be avoided.

Mark Your Calendar!

Visions of Chocolate

May 23,2012
Tickets: $25
Appetizers, Chocolate Creations, Jazz Music, Cash Bar
Contact: lbailey@preventblindnessfl.org
1-800-817-3595 x4021
Download info flyer here

UV Ray Awareness Month

Tampa, FL (April 26, 2012) – Some may remember the lyrics to the 1980s song “The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades.” But many are not aware of how true the title actually is. In fact, ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause immediate as well as lasting damage. Prevent Blindness Florida has declared May “UV Awareness Month” to help educate the public on the dangers of UV and how to protect the eyes. read more

Sunglasses for Children - Why Sunglasses - UV Factsheet - UV Quiz

Walkers Enjoy Benefit to Save Sight

A good time had by over 300 walkers!

Pictures around the walk here. - Download pics here.

Allegany Franciscan Ministries Award

The Allegany Franciscan Ministries awards $4.5 million in Grants to Community Organizations - Prevent Blindness Florida receives Major Grant - Press Release – Jan 2012

Brody's Story - How Prevent Blindness helped Brody

Read Brody's Story: “We took Brody to the specialist; I was stunned by the diagnosis. Brody was diagnosed with amblyopia in one eye and the potential for amblyopia in the other. I was scared that my little boy might go blind.”

“We have seen such a difference in Brody. The way he looks at things, his alphabet skills. It’s like a whole new son. Thank you Prevent Blindness Florida!” read more

How early detection helped Brody. Watch his story on Youtube here. Or download an Ipod format for your PC or MP3 player here.

Drivers License and Auto Tag Check-off

Please remember when you renew your driver license and auto tag to check off a dollar or more donation to help save sight!

Prevent Blindness Florida wishes to thank AAA Auto Club South for their continued support of this program.

Glaucoma Awareness

Vision Loss from the "Sneak Thief of Sight" Can Be Diminished with
Early Diagnosis and Treatment

Today, more than 2.2 million age 40 and older have open angle glaucoma, the most common form of glaucoma. At least half don't even know they have it. Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the world, second only to cataracts, and the leading cause of blindness in African-Americans. According to research funded by Prevent Blindness America, glaucoma costs the U.S. economy $2.86 billion every year in direct medical costs for outpatient, inpatient and prescription drug services. read more Glaucoma Bullet Points - Checklist - Glaucoma Eye Q Test

Seeing Lakeland Vision Screening Program

Seeing Lakeland Vision Screening Program provides free vision screening over a 12 month period to children and adults utilizing health services at Lakeland's clinic of the Polk County Health Department. PBF will also screen with Family Fundamentals, Girls Inc of Lakeland and Boys & Girls Club of Lakeland.