National Health Council — Voluntary Health Agency Guide

Prevent Blindness America

Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness America is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care, Prevent Blindness America touches the lives of millions of people each year through public and professional education, advocacy, certified vision screening training, community and patient service programs and research.

About the condition(s):

Among the conditions that cause vision impairment and blindness are glaucoma, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, strabismus and amblyopia. Together with a network of affiliates and divisions, PBA is committed to eliminating preventable blindness in the United States.