Press Releases Prevent Blindness to Host “World Sight Day” Congressional Briefing and Free Vision Screening on Capitol Hill Prevent Blindness, then nation’s leading eye health and safety nonprofit organization, will be hosting a Congressional Briefing. Published 2 years ago on October 16, 2023 By Press Releases Share Tweet (PRESS RELEASE) WHAT: Prevent Blindness, then nation’s leading eye health and safety nonprofit organization, will be hosting a Congressional Briefing, and free vision screening, with support from the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington, as part of this year’s World Sight Day activities. This event is sponsored by Horizon Therapeutics, Genentech and AbbVie. World Sight Day, coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), aims to raise awareness of blindness and vision impairment as major global public health and development issues. WHO: Prevent Blindness WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET WHERE: Rayburn 2043 U.S. Capitol Building Washington, D.C. Speaker Agenda and On-site Interview Opportunities Include: David Rein, PhD, MPA, Senior Fellow and Program Area Director, NORC at the University of Chicago Sara Brown, MPA, Director of Government Affairs, Prevent Blindness Caren Forsten, Chief Executive Officer, Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington Vivian Fridas, Public Policy Specialist, National Industries for the Blind and Manager, Advocates for Leadership and Employment Program RSVP: For more information, or to RSVP for the World Sight Day Congressional Briefing and Vision Screening hosted by Prevent Blindness, please go here Related Topics:AbbVieadvocacyGenentechHorizon TherapeuticsPrevent BlindnessWorld Sight Day click to Comment(Comment) Up Next Coburn Technologies Names Rodrigo Neira as New Sales Responsible for Latin America Don't Miss NRF Foundation Announces The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2024 SPONSORED VIDEO TECH DAYS 2025 – Where Vision Meets Innovation Read more here. You may like These Myopia Treatments Give ECPs More Options for Addressing the Challenges of Nearsightedness I Am Selfish, but I Am Not Irresponsible Topcon Healthcare, Inc. Appoints Krysten Williams as Head of Digital Health Solutions & Clinical Development – EMEA Promoted Headlines On Trend and On Budget: That’s Affordable Luxury Modern Optical International Spark of Genius Shamir Value Driven Eyewear Modern Optical International Advertisement Latest Trending Videos Business & Practice Management4 hours ago These Myopia Treatments Give ECPs More Options for Addressing the Challenges of Nearsightedness Columns4 hours ago I Am Selfish, but I Am Not Irresponsible Press Releases12 hours ago Topcon Healthcare, Inc. Appoints Krysten Williams as Head of Digital Health Solutions & Clinical Development – EMEA Press Releases12 hours ago Unifeye Vision Announces Partnership with Brooks Eye Associates, Along with Strategic Growth Investment Press Releases13 hours ago Registration Opens for 2025 NORA Annual Conference Podcasts3 weeks ago LEADERSHIP: Your Success Depends on It Products3 weeks ago Nature Breathes Life Into These 9 Eyeglass and Sunglasses Styles Products6 days ago ECPs Share their Best-Selling Collections for March Business & Practice Management1 week ago This Arizona Practice Combines Luxury Eyecare With Whimsical Branding and a Fresh Approach to Staffing Business & Practice Management3 weeks ago Get Some Reps in for Sun Sales Training and More Manager’s To-Do Tasks for May Podcasts2 weeks ago From Comedy to CEO: An Interview with Scott Shapiro Podcasts3 weeks ago LEADERSHIP: Your Success Depends on It Podcasts3 months ago Sandbox Stories by Dr. Scott Jens Podcasts3 months ago Revenue Rx: Optical Retail Wins Sponsored Content7 months ago Shamir Driver Intelligence™ Advertisement Advertisement SubscribeBULLETINS Get the most important news and business ideas for eyecare professionals every weekday from INVISION. Instagram Most Popular Products6 days ago ECPs Share their Best-Selling Collections for March Business & Practice Management1 week ago This Arizona Practice Combines Luxury Eyecare With Whimsical Branding and a Fresh Approach to Staffing Columns1 week ago Increase Capture Rate by Getting Rid of the Office “Fuddy-Duddy” Products5 days ago A Product So You Never Have to Deal with Nose Cheese Again and More Business Boosters for May Headlines1 week ago Addressing Glaucoma Disparities and More of What You Need to Know for May Products2 days ago May’s Latest Releases Prove Spring is For Colorful Eyewear Business & Practice Management4 hours ago These Myopia Treatments Give ECPs More Options for Addressing the Challenges of Nearsightedness Press Releases7 days ago CAO – Public Awareness Campaign for Vision Health Month
