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Glaucoma is a serious, lifelong eye disease that can lead to vision loss if not controlled. But for most people, glaucoma does not have to lead to blindness.... What is it? Glaucoma is a serious, lifelong eye disease that can lead to vision loss if not controlled. But for most people, glaucoma does not have to lead to blindness.... Read more Safe Toy Checklist Too often, accidents involving children and toys occur and may result in eye injuries. Each year, thousands of children age 14 and younger suffered serious...... Too often, accidents involving children and toys occur and may result in eye injuries. Each year, thousands of children age 14 and younger suffered serious...... Read more Coronavirus Update This page will be updated regularly to learn more about how PBT is responding to COVID-19.... This page will be updated regularly to learn more about how PBT is responding to COVID-19.... Read more Eye Spotlight PBT is grateful to have dedicated staff, donors, volunteers and interns who are still helping from a distance!... PBT is grateful to have dedicated staff, donors, volunteers and interns who are still helping from a distance!... Read more Need help paying for glasses? Through strategic partnerships, we are able to connect the people we serve to appropriate eye care.... Through strategic partnerships, we are able to connect the people we serve to appropriate eye care.... Find out more PBT 2019-2020 Impact Report We would like to share how your support translated into impact this past year!... We would like to share how your support translated into impact this past year!... Read more About Us Board of Directors Staff Financial Information Annual Reports Success Stories Share Your Success Story Get Involved! Volunteer! 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