Get your vision screened for free at your grocery store

For years, PBGA has worked to provide free vision exams to people in Georgia and to raise awareness about eye health and the importance of regular eye exams.
Many people don’t realize they could benefit from vision correction and don’t visit their eye care professionals for regular exams. In fact, eye sight usually deteriorates very slowly [...]

PBGA Clinic

We held a clinic today and it went very well. It’s always great to see people being positively affected by what we do at Prevent Blindness Georgia (for more information on what we do, click here).
I wish everyone could see what a difference a pair of glasses makes to an individual.  Standing with the [...]

See No Vino

Our soon-to-be annual See No Vino wine tasting took place yesterday and it was a success. Board members, their friends and families joined PBGA to raise funds for its vision programs.

 
For more information about PBGA visit www.pbga.org or call 404.266.2020.

Sunglasses: Why you actually need them

Sunglasses help protect your eyes in two important ways:

They filter light
They protect your eyes from damaging sun rays

Good sunglasses should reduce glare and filter out 99 to 100 percent of ultraviolet (UV) rays. They should also protect your eyes, be comfortable to wear and not distort colors.
How can the sun damage your eyes? Three ways.

Visible light—the [...]

Do you have dry eyes?

What is dry eye?
Dry eye is a disorder in which people are unable to produce enough of the natural tears that protect the eye and keep it moist. Their eyes are not able to leave a “tear film” that washes and soothes the eye every time they blink. The eye then becomes dry and irritated. [...]

Q & A: Computers and your eyes

Can looking at computer screens damage my eyes?
No. While complaints of eye fatigue and discomfort are common among computer users, these symptoms are not caused by the computer screen itself. Computer screens give off little or no harmful radiation (such as x-rays or UV rays). All levels of radiation from computer screens are below levels [...]

Common eye myths…

It’s important to separate fact from fiction, especially when the topic is eyesight.  Knowing how to take good care of your eyes is the first step to protecting your sight for a lifetime. Here are a few common myths regarding your eyes:

Myth: Failure to use proper glasses will hurt your eyes.
Fact: This statement does have some [...]

Vision Care for Kids Act

On the evening of March 31st, by an overwhelming majority, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 577, the Vision Care for Kids Act.
The bill is now in the U.S. Senate.  This important legislation provides children with appropriate follow-up care once they have been identified with a potential vision problem through a comprehensive vision exam [...]

Allergies and your eyes.

With spring comes allergens and for some people that means eye allergies.
Your allergies can trigger other problems that affect your eyes, such as conjunctivitis and asthma.
Common signs of allergies include:

red, swollen, tearing or itchy eyes
runny nose
sneezing
coughing
difficulty breathing
itchy nose, mouth or throat
and headache from sinus congestion.

Many allergens (pollen, mold, dust and pet dander) in the air [...]