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March is Workplace Eye Wellness Month at Prevent Blindness, the nation’s leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to preventing blindness and preserving sight. The annual observance offers educational resources to employees and employers on ways to keep eyes healthy and protected. These free resources include workplace eye safety fact sheets, shareable social media graphics, webpages on preventing eye injuries at work and digital devices and the eyes, and a Workplace Safety module as part of its Healthy Eyes Educational Series.
Employees who work in industries such as construction, manufacturing, metalworking, agriculture, and occupations requiring chemical-handling, are at a higher risk for eye injuries without the use of proper eye protection. Types of occupational eye injuries include corneal abrasions, blunt eye trauma, penetrating injuries and eye burns from chemicals, radiation or extreme heat.
Those who work in an office environment using digital screens, such as computers, tablets and smartphones, may be at a higher risk for digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome. Symptoms may include blurred vision, dry eyes, headaches along with back, neck and shoulder stiffness and pain, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
“Workplace Eye Wellness Month reminds us that protecting vision should be a priority wherever people work—whether in offices or on job sites,” said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness.
New data from the 2026 Workplace Vision Health Report, just released by VSP® Vision Care, showed a disconnect between workers and employers with only a quarter of survey respondents believing that their company cares a great deal about their eye health.
Additionally, the report found:
“As we recognize Workplace Eye Wellness Month, it’s a timely reminder that in today’s digital world, proactive eye care is critical,” said Dr. Valerie Sheety-Pilon, VSP Vision Care Senior Vice President of Clinical and Medical Affairs. “When employers rethink vision care and create eye-friendly workplaces, they strengthen employee well-being and, in turn, support higher employee engagement and productivity.”
To download the VSP Vision Care 2026 Workplace Vision Health Report, please click here.
For more information about workplace eye health and safety topics, please visit PreventBlindness.org.
Prevent Blindness is declaring February as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Month in an effort to provide education and various expert-approved resources to the public and professionals. This year’s AMD and Low Vision Month is generously supported by Gold Sponsor EyePoint, Inc.
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, AMD is the most common cause of severe loss of eyesight among people 50 and older. And, about 4 million Americans live with low vision, which is defined as chronic visual impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses or medical treatments.
AMD affects the central part of the retina called the “macula.” When AMD damages the macula, the center part of a person’s vision may become blurred or wavy, and a blind spot may develop. Early detection and treatment of AMD is key to helping to prevent significant vision loss.
Two types of AMD include:
“As our population ages, the number of individuals impacted by AMD continues to grow. Many will face difficulties doing the things we sometimes take for granted, such as reading, seeing faces, and driving,” said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness. “Our robust collection of resources on AMD and low vision are intentionally created to help minimize vision loss and maintain independence for those impacted by AMD while providing effective tools to the public and providers on ways to save sight.”
As part of AMD and Low Vision Month, Prevent Blindness offers the free AMD GuideMe app. This resource provides a customized overview of AMD along with a tailored resource list and suggested steps to help save sight from the eye disease specific to the individual using the GuideMe app. Prevent Blindness offers additional educational resources including fact sheets and shareable social media graphics in English and Spanish, and dedicated webpages.
New this year, as part of the Prevent Blindness ASPECT Patient Engagement Program Member Spotlight Series, graduate Laurie S., shares her experience with AMD, including her family history with the eye disease, how it impacts her daily activities including the ability to read music, and the importance of support groups “Age-related Macular Degeneration: Laurie’s Story.”
Videos in the Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Series include:
The Prevent Blindness “Living Well With Low Vision” program provides useful information to those with low vision, their care partners and healthcare professionals. Content includes self-help guides, resources for vision loss and mental wellness, information on clinical trials, and much more. Living Well With Low Vision is supported by grants from Amgen and Genentech.
For more information on AMD, please visit PreventBlindness.org/amd. For information on geographic atrophy, please visit PreventBlindness.org/geographic-atrophy.
And, for more information on Living Well With Low Vision, or other general eye health information, please visit lowvision.PreventBlindness.org.
For a listing of organizations and services that provide financial assistance for vision care in English or Spanish, please visit https://preventblindness.org/vision-care-financial-assistance-information.
