January | 2026

In the newest addition to the Prevent Blindness ASPECT Patient Engagement Program Member Spotlight Series, graduate Angeline H. shares her experience with glaucoma, including her diagnosis, and the importance of timely resources in coping and adjusting.

On January 20, at 3 p.m. CT, Prevent Blindness will host the free webinar, “Critical Conversations About Glaucoma.” This discussion is thoughtfully designed for people living with glaucoma, their care partners, and family members, and offers practical guidance, reassurance, and support.

In the first episode of the new season, host Christopher Hord discusses glaucoma and other eye and vision health topics with Prevent Blindness President & CEO Jeff Todd.

Gr8 Eye Movement Now Available in Spanish

Check Your Eye Health on the 8th of Every Month

Prevent Blindness, in collaboration with Regeneron, is excited to announce the Gr8 Eye Movement campaign in Spanish, bringing important eye health resources to Spanish-speaking communities.

Created in 2023, the Gr8 Eye Movement is a national disease awareness campaign encouraging people—especially those at risk of serious retinal diseases—to prioritize their eye health. The campaign focuses on:

• Wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD)
• Diabetic macular edema (DME)
• Diabetic retinopathy (DR)
• Retinal vein occlusion (RVO)

To support at-risk individuals and their loved ones, the initiative promotes monthly vision checks on the 8th of each month. This could include using an Amsler grid to help detect if there are any changes in vision at home, scheduling an appointment with an eye doctor, or reminding a loved one to check their vision.

Spanish-speaking communities are among those at higher risk for developing certain retinal conditions—especially diabetic retinopathy.

Explore the new Spanish-language resources and sign-up for emails with helpful tips and reminders to support proactive eye health at www.gr8eyemovement.com/es.

Explora los nuevos recursos en español y regístrate para recibir correos electrónicos con consejos útiles y recordatorios que apoyen la salud ocular proactiva en www.gr8eyemovement.com/es.

Check your eye health on the 8th of every month!

Help Protect Funding for

Eye and Vision Health

Congress is finalizing the federal budget for 2026, and both the House and Senate are proposing to cut funding for the CDC Vision and Eye Health program from $6.5 million to $4.5 million. This cut could reduce early detection and preventive eye care services that communities across the country rely on. With current funding set to expire January 30th, now is the time to contact your Members of Congress and urge them to protect funding for this vital program.

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