Prevent Blindness Marks July as Dry Eye Month to Raise Awareness and Educate the Public

Prevent Blindness has once again designated July as Dry Eye Month, aiming to increase awareness and educate both the public and health care professionals about dry eye disease. According to the National Eye Institute, nearly 16.4 million Americans are affected by dry eye. If left untreated, severe dry eye can damage the cornea and significantly impact quality of life.

Resources and Partnerships to Support Dry Eye Awareness

To support this initiative, Prevent Blindness has developed a range of free resources, including a dedicated webpage, fact sheets, and social media graphics available in both English and Spanish. For the fifth consecutive year, OCuSOFT is partnering with Prevent Blindness to promote Dry Eye Month.

Expert Interviews Highlighting Key Topics in Dry Eye Disease

As part of its Focus on Eye Health Expert Series, Prevent Blindness is featuring two key interviews:

       • “Dry Eye Disease and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD): What You Need to Know” with April Jasper, OD, FAAO, of Advanced Eyecare Specialists.

       • “Dry Eye” with Stephanie Jones Marioneaux, MD, member of the Prevent Blindness Board of Directors.

Encouraging Patients to Seek Evaluation and Treatment

“A number of treatment options are available for dry eye that can help address symptoms and save sight,” said Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness. “We invite everyone to check out our free dry eye resources and make an appointment with an eye doctor to find out what type of treatment is best for them.”