Prevent Blindness America's Eyes on Capitol Hill event will take place in Washington, D.C. February 13 and 14, 2008.
Prevent Blindness America advocates for sound public policy and adequate funding for initiatives that prevent blindness and save sight.
The annual Eyes on Capitol Hill event provides vision advocates an opportunity to meet with Congressional leaders and policymakers who are often unaware of how much can be done for the many Americans who have, or are at risk for, vision loss. Half of all blindness is preventable, and increased resources for research and prevention can improve the vision health of our population. Greater federal investment is needed to increase the impact of the National Eye Institute and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
