National Society To Prevent Blindness

Public Health Education-Prevent Blindness Wisconsin provides public education to teach the general public about vision health topics, such as: the importance of healthy vision,common vision problems with their signs,vision safety, the prevention of eye disease, and how to access vision care. Vision health education is provided through presentations to parents, educators, community groups, and others; mass media advertising, including local publications and transit systems;distribution of Prevent Blindness Wisconsin educational materials; the Prevent Blindness Wisconsin website and more. We also work to improve access to vision care by providing follow-up resources county specific vision care provider guides.

Professional Education and Training-Prevent Blindness Wisconsin builds local vision screening infrastructure and makes vision health a priority in communities across Wisconsin through Professional Education and Vision Screener Training. Vision Screener Trainings certify volunteers and partners to provide vision screening for three years using the most up-to-date visionscreening support as well as vision health education and resources to move individuals to further care after a failed vision screening.