It is no secret that women make up most of the population. Being the majority means more women than men have age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma. Check out the statistics below to learn more!
- Of the more than 4.4 million Americans age 40 and older who are visually impaired or blind, 2.7 million are women.
- 86 percent incorrectly believe that men and women are at equal risk.
- 5 percent believe that men are at greater risk.
April is considered Women’s Eye Health & Safety Month, so we want to ask all of the ladies to make their eye health a priority. We encourage learning more about your family eye health history, scheduling a routine eye exam if needed, eating a balanced diet, and wearing protective eyewear when enjoying a day out in the sun.
A Special Thank You to…
On the afternoon of Sunday, March 10, 2019, dozens of women gathered for fun, fellowship and fashion…all in the name of eye health. Hosted by Sharareh (Sheri) Khatami and Denise Adjei, the exclusive fashion show featured up and coming designers with Yliana Pulatie. A percentage of all purchases was donated to Prevent Blindness Texas while several guests made individual donations as well. PBT Board Chair, Dr. Pat Segu; Former Board Member, Dr. Amy Coburn; and President and CEO, Heather Patrick were in attendance. If you would like to host an event that benefits PBT, please contact us at (713) 526-2559.
Join Us!
We are always looking for fresh faces to help support our mission. Volunteers can help with a wide variety of tasks including, but not limited to conducting certified vision screenings, office support, and serving on our fundraiser committees. If you or anyone you may know is interested in volunteering with Prevent Blindness Texas, email us at info@preventblindnesstexas.org.