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Mar

Seeing Possibility: Supporting the Vision Health of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

Every child deserves the chance to see the world clearly, learn with confidence, and participate fully in school and community life. For children and youth...

Mar

Another BIG Year of Sight Saving for Little Eyes

It’s almost springtime and there will be lots of bright and beautiful sights to see! Our PBNC team strives to ensure that our young children...

Mar

Protecting Vision for People Living with Diabetes

Prevent Blindness NC has developed new educational materials designed to help people living with diabetes and parent of children with diabetes better understand the importance...

Mar

More Ways to Make a Difference for Healthy Vision

When most people think about giving to Prevent Blindness North Carolina, writing a check or making an online donation is the first thing that comes...

Dec

Another Successful Year at the NC State Fair Screening Booth

This year’s NC State Fair retinal screening booth was a success. Over the course of 11 days, PBNC staff and volunteers provided screenings to 958...

Dec

A Visionary Success in Tyrrell County

Prevent Blindness North Carolina (PBNC), through its Vision Screening Training Program, partnered with the IFB Solutions to deliver critical eye care to students in Tyrrell...

Dec

A Busy Start to the Year for PBNC’s Preschool Vision Screening Program

As the holiday season approaches, many of us think about giving. At Prevent Blindness NC, our focus remains on one of the most meaningful gifts of...

Oct

Prevent Blindness North Carolina Invites Local Media to Receive Free Vision Screenings at the 2025 NC State Fair

IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Prevent Blindness North Carolina Edwin Jeffords, President & CEO 919-755-5044 x107 [email protected] RALEIGH, NC – Prevent Blindness North Carolina...

Sep

Does your child’s preschool program offer FREE vision screenings?

As summer winds down and classrooms get busy again, it’s a great time to make sure our youngest learners are ready to see, learn, and...

Sep

Back to School 2025: Vision Isn’t Just About Seeing – It’s About Thriving

As kids head back to school with sharpened pencils and fresh sneakers, there’s one thing that might not be on your checklist—but should be: their vision....

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