News - Prevent Blindness North Carolina

Oct

Prevent Blindness North Carolina Joins 2026 World Sight Day Activities to Help Encourage Americans to ‘Love Your Eyes’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Prevent Blindness North Carolina Edwin Jeffords President & CEO Phone: (919) 755-5044 [email protected] Prevent Blindness North Carolina Joins 2026...

Oct

Prevent Blindness North Carolina Returns to the NC State Fair Offering Life-Changing Vision Screenings for Free

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Prevent Blindness North Carolina Edwin Jeffords, President & CEO 919-755-5044 [email protected] Prevent Blindness North Carolina Returns to...

Sep

Staff Spotlight: Mary — The Heart Behind PBNC’s Community Vision Program

“Your eyes are everything.” That simple truth guides everything Mary does. Nearly four years ago, she and her husband relocated from New York State to...

Sep

Back-to-School Vision Check: Why Following Up After a School Vision Screening Matters

As students head back to the classroom, parents are busy checking school supply lists, attending open houses, and settling into new routines. But there’s one...

Sep

Helping Little Eyes See Their Best as a New Screening Year Begins

Back-to-school season is here, and one of the most important things children need for a good start is something we often take for granted—the ability...

Jun

Protecting Young Eyes: Why Early Detection Matters for Diabetic Youth

Diabetes doesn’t just affect blood sugar — it can quietly threaten vision, often before any symptoms appear. Diabetes-related eye disease is the leading cause of...

Jun

Diabetes can affect your vision. What you can do about it?

For the millions of Americans living with diabetes, protecting eyesight is a critical part of managing overall health, yet many don’t know where to turn...

Jun

Meet Everleigh: A Preschool Success Story

The Preschool Vision Screening Team serves thousands of preschoolers across NC each year. The goal of this program is to detect visual impairments at a...

Jun

Bringing Vision Care to the NC State Fair — and How You Can Help

Each October, Prevent Blindness North Carolina takes part in one of the largest events in our state—the NC State Fair—connecting with nearly a million fairgoers...

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...

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