November | 2025

The new Prevent Blindness Eye Health Audio Library offers free, 24/7 access to critical diabetes eye health information, accessible via voice commands in both English and Spanish. Patients or care partners are invited to call 1-833-998-5850 for medically vetted information on diabetes-related eye disease, eye exam preparation and scheduling, condition management strategies, and specialized guidance for pregnant patients and the newly diagnosed. Co-created with patients and providers, and supported by funding from Regeneron and Genentech, this resource is designed to provide prevention information accessible to diverse audiences.

Prevent Blindness has developed new fact sheets in English and Spanish about diabetes and vision health for young adults and parents of teens. These resources are free to download, print and share. Development of these educational resources was supported by funding from UnitedHealthcare.

Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Week

November 10 - 16

Susan shares her experience with Thyroid Eye Disease

Thyroid eye disease (TED), also known as Graves’ ophthalmopathy or Graves’ Eye Disease, is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system causes inflammation and swelling which leads to abnormalities within muscle tissue and fat behind the eye. An overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) is usually caused by Graves’ disease. Up to one-half of people with Graves’ disease develop thyroid eye disease (TED). This year's TED Week is sponsored by Amgen Rare Diseases and Viridian Therapeutics.

Webinar: Geographic Atrophy - Knowledge, Hope, and Help

Learn about geographic atrophy – what it is, how it is diagnosed, and how it is managed. Understand the patient experience of individuals living with geographic atrophy. Learn about the resources available to those living with geographic atrophy. The webinar was supported by funding from Apellis, Astellas, and Johnson & Johnson.

Join Us for Two Upcoming Focus on Eye Health Webinars

Building Eye Care Access Through Collaboration with Indigenous Communities: Learning from the 2025 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health Recipient



November 19, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

Advancing Eye Health Through Data, Community, and Policy: Spotlight on the Rising Visionary Award Honoree



November 20, 3:30-4:30 PM ET

As millions of Americans review their health coverage options during the open enrollment period, Prevent Blindness has launched a new educational resource to help individuals and families better understand their vision and eye care benefits. The new guide, “Understanding Eye Care Benefits,” breaks down the often-confusing landscape of insurance terms, coverage types, and benefits related to eye exams, glasses and contact lenses, medical eye care, and surgery. The resource also offers links to additional information, opportunities to engage in eye care advocacy, and a platform for sharing personal vision stories.

Medicare open enrollment runs October 15–December 7, 2025; ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) open enrollment runs November 1, 2025–January 15, 2026; and open enrollment for employer plans varies by employer.

Host Christopher Hord discusses Thyroid Eye Disease week and conducts a round-table discussion on diabetes and eye health with Talana Townsend, ASPECT program graduate and President & Communication Chair of Visually Impaired Advocates in Houston; with Dr. Rajeev Ramchandran, Retina specialist at the University of Rochester; and with Nita Sinha, Senior Director of Public Health at Prevent Blindness.

Find out more about the Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children (EDVI) Act

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