Exposure to UV rays can burn delicate eye tissue and raise the risk of developing cataracts and eye cancer; sunglasses help. Learn more
May is Ultraviolet Awareness Month
Preserve Vision Florida: Florida’s Leader in Preserving Sight
Founded in 1957, Preserve Vision Florida is a non-profit organization offering vision education and services to Florida’s children and adults.
Our focus is promoting a lifetime of healthy vision care through advocacy, education, screening and research.
Our focus is promoting a lifetime of healthy vision care through advocacy, education, screening and research.
Free Vision Screenings
Preserve Vision Florida provides more than 12,000 vision screenings annually. Check our calendar for the schedule of upcoming screenings.
Comprehensive Guide to Eye Health & More
We have a comprehensive guide covering eye health, safety, diseases, disorders, clinical trials, finding an eye care professional, and more.
Support Clear Vision
Donations help us provide education, free vision screenings and glasses for children and adults.
The Challenges We’re Meeting
Person of Vision Award Sponsors
David Yates, 2023 Person of Vision
Thank you for joining us in honoring David Yates as our 2023 Person of Vision, and celebrating the life-changing work of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The Person of Vision Award annually honors a Florida visionary who has had a profound impact on the community, region, state or world. David Yates was CEO of Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) from 2006 – 2020, where he Co-Produced Dolphin Tale and Executive Produced Dolphin Tale 2. CMA is internationally recognized thanks to these blockbuster movies, starring the aquarium’s most famous resident, Winter the dolphin, along with Harry Connick, Jr., Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Kris…