General Information
Prevent Blindness Iowa
1111 9th St
Suite 250
Des Moines,
IA 50314
515-244-4341
[email protected]
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.