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Sep

Celebrating a Visionary Partner: Dr. Nicole Lynch

Prevent Blindness North Carolina is honored to recognize Dr. Nicole Lynch of Gaston Eye Associates as one of our valued Visionary Partners. Dr. Lynch plays a...

Aug

Prevent Blindness Announces New Diabetes + the Eyes Advisory Committee

IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Prevent Blindness Sarah Hecker (312) 363-6035 [email protected] CHICAGO (Aug. 12, 2025)- Prevent Blindness, the nation’s leading patient advocacy organization...

Jun

Summer sun blazing? Don’t forget to protect your children’s eyes!

The Certification Department reminds families that sunglasses are essential for protecting children’s eyes from harmful UV rays, which can lead to long-term vision problems. As...

Jun

Meet Ashley and Gavin – PBNC’s 2025-2026 Ambassador Team

Each year, our screening and training programs reach thousands of North Carolinians—from developing preschoolers to older adults in later life. We regularly collect success stories...

Jun

PBNC’s Community Vision Program Awarded Second Year of Funding from Camber Foundation

We are thrilled to announce that Prevent Blindness North Carolina (PBNC) has been awarded a second year of funding from the Camber Foundation to continue...

Mar

Dr. Kyle Eaton: A Visionary Partner Making a Difference

Prevent Blindness North Carolina (PBNC) is proud to recognize Dr. Kyle Eaton as an exemplary member of our Visionary Partners initiative allows eye care professionals...

Mar

Preschool Program Focuses on Healthy Vision

With sunny days and spring on the way, it’s a perfect time to make sure our preschoolers across the state are able to clearly see...

Mar

Ensuring Every Child Sees a Brighter Future: Vision Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

At Prevent Blindness North Carolina, we believe that every child and youth deserves the best possible vision to thrive in school and life. Yet, those...

Dec

Prevent Blindness Staff Member Celebrates 25 Years of Sight-Saving Work

The Prevent Blindness North Carolina Preschool Vision Screening program is excited to share that one of our team members has personally had a significant effect...

Dec

Prevent Blindness North Carolina Shines at the 2024 NC State Fair

Prevent Blindness North Carolina had an incredibly successful presence at this year’s NC State Fair, screening over 1,250 individuals and educating visitors about the importance...

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