The Focus Initiative
a virtual forum for those working in vision and public health
The Focus Initiative
Learn MoreAbout the Initiative
The Focus Initiative is a virtual forum for those working in vision and public health. This professional network encourages the sharing of resources (research, webinars, events, etc.) among the vision and public health community.
Focus On Eye Health National Summit
This event has become a key venue to elevate the national dialogue around vision and significant public health issues such as surveillance, access, prevention messaging, service integration, and program development and replication.
Learn MoreLinkedIn Group
Connect with experts in vision and public health and stay up-to-date on Focus Initiative events.
Webinars
The Focus Initiative Webinars provide a venue to continue sharing up-and-coming research, programs, and initiatives in the area of vision and public health throughout the year. Stay tuned for upcoming webinars by joining The Focus Initiative LinkedIn Group.
RECENT WEBINARS:
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Recommendations on Public Health Approaches to Reduce Vision Impairment and Promote Eye Health
Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016
2-3pm CT
Public Health Resources and Reports
These online and downloadable reports provide information about the prevalence of eye disease, the cost of vision problems, the state of eye and vision health in the United States, identifying national, state and local challenges and opportunities for public health approaches to vision care.
Learn MoreResearch Grants and Professional Recognition
Prevent Blindness funds research to promote its core mission. We also confer professional recognition awards annually to individuals and organization that have made significant contributions to the advancement of adult and children's vision and eye health at the community, state, and/or national level.
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Training and educational resources for community health educators, outreach workers, public health professionals, community or senior center program directors, occupational health nurses, safety directors or others looking to provide eye health and safet content to their constituents.
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