January is a powerful and meaningful month for the vision community. It brings together two critically important observances—Glaucoma Awareness Month and Braille Literacy Month—both of which focus on protecting vision health, preventing avoidable vision loss, and empowering individuals who are blind or visually impaired. At the Conklin Davis Center for the Visually Impaired (CDCVI) , January is a time to educate, advocate, and celebrate tools and knowledge that create indepen

Celebrating Vision, Compassion, and the Power to Prevent Blindness The Meaning Behind Sight Month Every December, as the year draws to a close and the spirit of giving fills the air, we are reminded of one of life’s greatest blessings — the gift of sight. That’s why December is recognized as Give the Gift of Sight Month, a national observance dedicated to raising awareness about vision health, promoting eye safety, and supporting programs that help prevent blindness. At the C

Every month of November, health organizations and vision care advocates come together to observe Diabetes-Related Eye Disease Awareness Month, a national campaign dedicated to increasing understanding of how diabetes affects eye health. This awareness initiative is critical because diabetes-related eye conditions—such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts—are among the leading causes of preventable blindness in adults. At the Conklin Davis Center  for the Visually