Washington, DC
Starting at 10am until 12pm, attendees will be able to participate in a vision screening provided by the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington, DC. The screenings will determine both the individual's visual acuity and detect for glaucoma. The vision screening is free, and will provide individuals with information on their vision and eye health with appropriate referrals to eye care if needed. From 12:00 - 1:00pm, Prevent Blindness will host a Congressional briefing that will feature the following presenters:
- David B. Rein, PhD, MPA, NORC at the University of Chicago speaker with the NORC at the University of Chicago whose data collection and analysis has yielded new perspectives on how Americans access eye health care services through different levels of coverage and as based on what type of employment they are engaged in with compelling information on disparities in access to eye care and coverage policies.
- Vivian Fridas, Public Policy Specialist, National Industries for the Blind and Manager, Advocates for Leadership and Employment Program, who will share the perspective of a patient who lives with vision loss and how it has impacted her professionally.
- Caren Forsten, Chief Executive Officer, Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington, DC who will offer observations in community health approaches to vision and eye health.
- Sara D. Brown, MPA, Director of Government Affairs, Prevent Blindness will moderate the conversation and provide context around various policies that can help prevent blindness and preserve sight for all working Americans.
Briefing Agenda:
10:00am - 12:00pm: Vision Screening Event Commences
12:00pm - 1:00pm: World Sight Day 2023 Congressional Briefing: Love Your Eyes at Work
1:00 - 2:00pm: Vision Screening Event Continues and Concludes
