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SUMMARY:Inherited Retinal Disease Genetic Testing Month
DESCRIPTION:Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRD) are a group of diseases that can cause severe vision loss or even blindness. Identifying the genetic cause of disease is an important part of care for patients with IRDs. Educational materials\, such as a fact sheet\, expert interviews\, social media graphics\, and a dedicated webpage are made available.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/inherited-retinal-disease-genetic-testing-month-2026/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Observances,Awareness Campaigns
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SUMMARY:Stargardt Disease Week
DESCRIPTION:Stargardt disease\, also known as Stargardt macular dystrophy or juvenile macular degeneration\, is a rare inherited eye disease that causes progressive vision loss in the central part of the retina. It affects children and young adults. Prevent Blindness provides educational resources in English and Spanish on symptoms\, treatment options\, and the importance of genetic testing\, and living successfully.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/stargardt-disease-week-2026/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Observances,Awareness Campaigns
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SUMMARY:Cataract Month
DESCRIPTION:Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in the world. And\, there are more than 25.7 million Americans age 40 and older with cataracts. More than half of all Americans will have cataracts by age 80. Prevent Blindness will offer tips about prevention\, symptoms and information about surgery.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/cataract-month-2026/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Observances,Awareness Campaigns
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T180000
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SUMMARY:The Vision Monologues
DESCRIPTION:Prevent Blindness will debut the “Vision Monologues\,” on June 8\, 2026\, at the Round House Theatre\, in Bethesda\, MD. Doors open at 6 p.m. ET. \nWritten by Jeanetta Price\, a proud\, blind advocate and ASPECT Program Manager at Prevent Blindness\, the Vision Monologues is a signature theatrical experience that blends storytelling\, advocacy\, and performance. The event features 17 monologues performed by an all-blind and low-vision cast\, along with three real-life stories shared by patient allies\, offering diverse perspectives and lived experiences. \nTickets
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/the-vision-monologues/
LOCATION:Round House Theatre\, 4545 East-West Highway\, Bethesday\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
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SUMMARY:Fireworks Safety Week
DESCRIPTION:Activities during this period will alert parents and children to the dangers of playing with fireworks. Prevent Blindness will offer safer ways to celebrate the Fourth of July.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/fireworks-safety-week-2026/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Observances,Awareness Campaigns
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SUMMARY:Dry Eye Month
DESCRIPTION:Nearly 16 million Americans have dry eye\, which in severe cases\, may cause serious vision problems. Prevent Blindness will provide information on the condition\, including symptoms\, risk factors\, treatment option and more.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/dry-eye-month-2026/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Observances,Awareness Campaigns
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SUMMARY:Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
DESCRIPTION:Included in this month will be information about eye conditions such as amblyopia and strabismus. Also included will be tips about preventing eye injuries in children\, signs of possible eye problems and general eye health.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/childrens-eye-health-safety-month-2026/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Observances,Awareness Campaigns
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Solutions for Expanding Eye Care Access in Special Populations
DESCRIPTION:As the second webinar of the 2026 Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Webinar Series\, this roundtable discussion will share practical strategies and actionable ideas for building and strengthening partnerships to advance eye care access for foster youth\, refugees\, and Tribal communities. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/collaborative-solutions-for-expanding-eye-care-access-in-special-populations/
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CATEGORIES:Education,Focus on Eye Health Webinar Series
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SUMMARY:Sports Eye Safety Month
DESCRIPTION:There are thousands of eye injuries a year related to sports. Tips on how to protect yourself and your children from such eye injuries will be discussed.
URL:https://preventblindness.org/calendar/sports-eye-safety-month-2026/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Observances,Awareness Campaigns
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