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10/08/2026

A child's vision shapes how they learn and see the world. On this World Sight Day, VHAC is proudly joining Prevent Blindness and more than 115 organizations to support the first federal program dedicated to children's vision and eye health.

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10/06/2026

In the days leading up to World Sight Day, VHAC stands with Prevent Blindness to support the EDVI Act. If passed, this legislation would be the first federal program dedicated to children's vision and eye health.

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10/05/2026

? Rare diseases related to the eye account for a significant number of rare conditions. Effective policy change can help drive innovation and reduce barriers to treatment for patients with these conditions.

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10/02/2026

Genetic testing and counseling are effective ways to diagnose hereditary vision conditions, but barriers can stand in the way, including:

❌ Lack of awareness
❌ Specialist shortages
❌ Concerns about privacy and cost

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09/10/2026

? More than half of all Americans develop cataracts before they are 80 years old. Lack of information about risk factors and interventions may cause patients to set vision health as a low priority.

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09/02/2026

VHAC brought member organizations and sponsors together in Washington, DC on September 1 for its annual in-person stakeholder meeting.

The group reflected on a year of progress and set shared priorities for the road ahead, all in service of a common goal: better awareness, access, and outcomes for people living with vision conditions. Members highlighted key wins from the past year and identified new opportunities to deepen collaboration across the vision health community.

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Dry Eye Foundation, Alliance for Vision Research, Prevent Blindness, Autoimmune Association, VisionServe Alliance, Sjögren's Foundation, Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc., Foundation fighting blindness, Amgen

09/01/2026

September is .

The majority of eye conditions, such as dry eye, become more common with age. Raising awareness, expanding treatment options and advancing guidelines can help support better eye health at every age.

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08/07/2026

Glaucoma affects more than 3 million Americans and is a leading cause of vision loss in the United States.

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08/06/2026

VHAC and member organizations created a packet of resources for people living with vision conditions and related diseases.

We hope you’ll find these materials helpful in your journey.

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Alliance for Vision Research AMDF - American Macular Degeneration Foundation Autoimmune Association Infusion Access Foundation Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc. Macular Degeneration Association TED Community Organization Sjögren's Foundation Prevent Blindness Dry Eye Foundation

08/03/2026

? August is , a reminder to watch for signs of vision issues in children. Regular exams promote early intervention and life-long eye health.

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