About Us
Prevent Blindness Tri-State has a record of 185 combined years of service in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. It operates in collaboration with the national organization, Prevent Blindness America, which was founded in New York City in 1908. Prevent Blindness has been in Connecticut for 59 years this year, its original office being located on Trumbull Street in New Haven. Prevent Blindness has been serving the State of New Jersey for 30 years.
Prevent Blindness Tri-State is a member of the PBA (Prevent Blindness America) family. In April of 2004, PB Connecticut merged with PB New Jersey and PB New York, to become the first Tri-State PBA affiliate.
Children living in communities of high poverty, Low income older adults, Employees in targeted industries.
All Prevent Blindness Tri-State programs and initiatives are made possible by support from private and public foundations as well as individual donations and bequests. Find out more about our supporters.
Healthy Eyes for Kids
Provides vision screening, eye exams, glasses, and other vision services for low income children to help prevent permanent vision loss and learning difficulties.
Eye on Your Vision
Provide information, education, screening, referral and follow-up for low income, older adults / age 65+ to prevent permanent vision loss and reduced quality of life.
WorkSight
Provide eye health and safety information, education, training, and vision screening on-site for employees to help prevent vision loss due to illness or injury.
Advocacy
- Raise awareness for legislators and public officials of the emotional, physical, and economic impact of vision loss.
- Promote action and awareness on vision issues and concerns at the local, state, and national level.