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Prevent Blindness Iowa

General Information

Prevent Blindness Iowa
1111 9th St
Suite 250
Des Moines, IA 50314
515-244-4341
mail@preventblindnessiowa.org
https://iowa.preventblindness.org/

Brief Description

Founded in 1958, Prevent Blindness Iowa is at work in communities across Iowa with sight-saving programs for children, adults and older citizens. Prevent Blindness Iowa is a leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to preventing blindness and preserving sight through public and professional education, early detection, patient services and research.

Services Offered

  • Information and Referral
    • Provides information to community concerning eye health and safety and some referral to services for people who are blind and visually impaired throughout Iowa.

  • Community Outreach Programs
    • Does outreach to service-oriented clubs like Kiwanis and optometrists to identify those who would benefit from provided services.

  • Library Services
    • Full eye health and safety library.

  • Health
    • Offers vision screening at community and business events for adults and preschool children.