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NEWSLETTERSEPTEMBER 2005 NEWSLETTERSeptember is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Senate Passes Bill to Protect Consumers from Cosmetic Contact Lens SEPTEMBER is Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness MonthSeptember is Leukemia and Lymphoma awareness month. There will be a Bone Marrow Drive at Holy Family School, 814 Superior Ave. in Sheboygan on Thursday September 8th from 2-7 pm. If you would like more information contact the Blood Center of Wisconsin at 800-marrow-2 or www.marrow.org. Prevent Blindness America Offers Resources to Help Seniors Navigate New Medicare Prescription Drug Program-The Medicare Part D Plan, designed to help seniors better afford prescription medicines, will be offered to the approximately 40 million Medicare recipients. To help seniors navigate their way through the challenging enrollment process Prevent Blindness America is offering a new Web resource and fact sheet entitled Medicare Benefits and Your Eyes. Read More > http://pba.convio.net/site/R?i=vTRWsAw-UF97N6-BM0JSEg.. -New Medicare Guidelines Offer Additional Cataract Treatment Options- http://pba.convio.net/site/R?i=z-6JLbuFpv0Sd3L-J6IRBw.. Senate Passes Bill to Protect Consumers from Cosmetic Contact LensRisks- Because of recent eye health and safety concerns regarding the use of cosmetic contact lenses without the guidance of eye care professionals, the U.S. Senate has passed a bill declaring that all contact lenses should be classified as medical devices. If the companion bill in the House of Representatives passes (HR 371), consumers of cosmetic or " plano " lenses would require a prescription from a licensed professional to purchase the lenses. Prevent Blindness America thanks its many constituents for their support of this legislative initiative. Read More > http://pba.convio.net/site/R?i=qFd8rENkCYBxi2h09nazgA.. -Write a Letter to Congress to Help Pass HR 371- http://pba.convio.net/site/R?i=szg_zzJ6LMxnW0ioWR2Bfw.. New Study Proves Effectiveness of Vision Screening in Children According to findings from the National Eye Institute (NEI), both volunteers and nurses who have been trained in the field of vision screenings can effectively detect vision problems in preschool children. The results of the second phase of the "Vision In Preschoolers Study" underscores the importance of the work of non-profit groups, such as Prevent Blindness America, in helping to identify vision problems in children who may not already be heading to an eye care professional. Read More > http://pba.convio.net/site/R?i=pR2AyjKVsrmsYsQCKByorA.. Infants and Children are Vulnerable to Devastating Eye Disease: Prevent Blindness America Offers Free Sight-Saving Tips to ParentsMore than 12 million school-age children in America have a vision problem. One in 20 preschoolers has amblyopia (a serious condition that can result in monocular blindness) and one in 50 children suffer from strabismus (or "crossed eyes"). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only a third of all children in the United States have had any form of eye care service before their sixth birthday. In light of this, Prevent Blindness America (Prevent Blindness America) has designated the month of August as Children's Eye Health and Safety Month to raise awareness of the importance of vision care for kids. Read More > http://pba.convio.net/site/R?i=eLtfkQIy4S-7KA8M-qHWNg.. -Request a free copy of Prevent Blindness America's Newborn, Toddler and Infant Vision Guide- http://pba.convio.net/site/R?i=ScAkwrWU5XOPUBTAVMiOMg.. Web HighlightsVisit Prevent Blindness America's Web Forum to discuss eye health and safety issues here http://pba.convio.net/site/R?i=7bFKwRleI7o2NTZToPsm6Q.. Please consider making an online donation to support our e-newsletter. Make a secure online donation http://pba.convio.net/site/R?i=sUADppv7jtdCw2TZxcYzbw.. Vision Screening Programs at Prevent Blindness AmericaChildren: http://pba.convio.net/site/R?i=gEXhZI9VGVkPyVc2vD28xQ.. Adults: http://pba.convio.net/site/R?i=sir-ryDvSYCyV2mvuTheUg.. Training and certification: http://pba.convio.net/site/R?i=NY1zVTmBnFli5BJJCC_9Uw.. Find out about Prevent Blindness Programs in Your State: http://pba.convio.net/site/R?i=1XMMywyWKOuDXsDxgq2Wbg.. Poison Control HotlineKeep this number by your phone 1-800-222-1222. This is the number for the Wisconsin Poison Control Center. If you feel that someone has taken wrong medication or been poisoned accidently you should call this number immediately for instructions. They also have a useful web site that you can download brochures on poison prevention, over the counter medications and other useful subjects. Keep in mind that in a true emergency you should NOT use the web site, but call the Hotline number. Past Newsletters
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