Allergan, Prevent Blindness team up for vision screenings

Allergan is sponsoring vision screening events across the U.S. to help provide adults access to quality vision care through an initiative with Prevent Blindness called See America.

Attendees will learn about the leading causes of preventable blindness and vision loss and receive a free Prevent Blindness certified vision screening, referral to professional eye care and financial assistance as needed.

Initial See America events include:

Columbus, Ohio, April 8;

Goldsboro, N.C., May 5; and

Atlanta, May 16.

On March 22, Prevent Blindness Texas in Houston hosted an event as well.

According to the recent Prevent Blindness study, “The future of vision, forecasting the prevalence and costs of vision problems,” vision loss in the U.S. is projected to grow by 135%, from 4.4 million people to more than 10 million by 2050, according to the release.

“We cannot wait any longer to address America’s vision health threats,” Herm Cukier, SVP of eye care at Allergan, who is leading the See America initiative, said in the release. “By working together with groups like Prevent Blindness, we can directly impact individuals who are at-risk for vision problems and those who are currently experiencing vision loss. Through education and direct access to vision care, we can fight against preventable blindness and vision impairment.”

See America’s commitment to increasing awareness of diseases that cause preventable blindness extends beyond these initial 1-day events, as Allergan is providing support for ongoing program initiatives in the communities Prevent Blindness serves.

Source: www.preventblindness.org