Prevent Blindness

With Prevent Blindness declaring September as Sports Eye Safety Month amid a sharp increase in sports-related eye injuries, it is more critical than ever for optometrists to stress the importance of safety and awareness with patients.

Prevent Blindness has teamed up with Regeneron and award-winning actress, dancer and director Debbie Allen to launch the Gr8 Eye Movement, a new campaign that aims to prioritize eye health and heighten awareness of serious retinal diseases.

As the school year begins, Prevent Blindness is offering resources for parents and caregivers in recognition of Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, the organization announced in a press release.

R.V. Paul Chan, MD, MSc, MBA, FACS, is the recipient of the 2021 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health, according to a press release from Prevent Blindness.