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DIABETES BLINDS AS MANY AS
25,000 AMERICANS EACH YEAR

Diabetes is a disease that wreaks havoc on just about every part of the body, including the eyes. While many of the health problems associated with diabetes are well publicized, many people are unaware that the disease causes severe vision problems that can lead to blindness. Find out more about protecting your vision.

PURCHASE HOLIDAY CARDS ONLINE AND SUPPORT PREVENT BLINDNESS AMERICA!

Prevent Blindness America's holiday cards feature pictures drawn by talented vision-impaired children who won the "Through My Eyes" coloring contest. To purchase a set of 12, click "read more" below.

NEARLY 36,000
SPORTS EYE INJURIES
REPORTED IN 2002
(YET 90% COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED)

90 percent of eye injuries can be avoided by following proper precautions. Anyone playing sports should wear safety glasses, goggles and/or face masks/helmets that are appropriate for the sport.

PREVENT BLINDNESS AMERICA PARTNERS
WITH ALLERGAN ON GLAUCOMA CAMPAIGN
FOR EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS

More than 2.2 Million Americans age 40 and older have glaucoma. Every hour, someone goes blind from this sight-threatening disease. ProtectVision.org is a new website, created in partnership with Allergan, to provide important glaucoma management information and resources to eye care professionals.

BECOME A GRASSROOTS ADVOCATE!

Urge Congress to support increased funding at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Eye Institute (NEI) for public health and research programs aimed at preventing blindness and saving sight.