Diabetes-related Eye Disease Month
ISPB and PBIL have declared November as Diabetes-related Eye Disease Month. Early detection and treatment of diabetes is essential, as the risk of developing significant vision loss and blindness increases the longer someone has diabetes. To help educate the public, including parents and care partners of individuals with diabetes, as well as allied health professionals, we are offering free resources that include fact sheets and social media graphics in English and Spanish, web pages, and a variety of educational videos.
For more information visit HERE
Vision Health Map
Prevent Blindness is debuting the new Prevent Blindness Children’s Vision Health Map, the first-ever online interactive tool specifically designed to display geographic variations in common children’s vision problems as well as visual impairment and blindness. Data used in the map was provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System and other sources collected and reported by NORC at the University of Chicago.
Community Happenings
Our staff, team of interns, and volunteers provide eye health education and outreach at all types of community events – including health fairs, presentations, conferences, and screenings!
November 9, 2024
10:00am – 1:00pm
State Rep 2nd Annual Housing Education & Wellness Fair
3030 N Mobile Ave – Chicago, IL
For more information, please contact rbarraza@preventblindness.org
Be a Voice for Vision: Sign Up for Advocacy Alerts from Prevent Blindness
Prevent Blindness regularly issues email alerts when there is an opportunity for advocates to contact legislators in Congress with sight-saving policy and legislative updates. Advocates who are interested in making their voices heard can register with their email address at the Prevent Blindness Legislative Action Center. Advocates who register will also receive bi-monthly advocacy news and policy updates from Prevent Blindness.
If you have any questions, please email advocacy@preventblindness.org. Thank you for your commitment to preventing blindness and preserving sight!
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