Meet our 2023 PERSON OF VISION Award Honoree
DAVID YATES
Former CEO, Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Co-producer & Executive Producer, Dolphin Tale and Dolphin Tale 2
Celebrate with us! Thursday, March 2
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.
Join Our Person of Vision Celebration
Support a worthy cause and celebrate, too. Get all of the details about our March 2 celebration at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
David Yates, 2023 Person of Vision
Join 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.
Thursday, March 2
6-7 p.m. | Reception
7-9 p.m. | Dinner and Awards Program
CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM
David Yates was CEO of Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) from 2006 – 2020, where he Co-Produced Dolphin Tale and Executive Produced Dolphin Tale 2.
Person of Vision Award Sponsors
February Focus: AMD/Low Vision
Each year in February, Preserve Vision Florida observes Low Vision Awareness Month to increase knowledge about low vision and the vision rehabilitation services that benefit individuals with vision loss. The National Eye Institute (NEI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) notes that “Low Vision Awareness Month is a great time to spread the word about vision rehabilitation – and make sure that people with vision impairment know about the services available…” Vision rehabilitation includes a wide range of services that can help people with vision loss make the best use of the eyesight they have to maintain their independence….
Shocked… and Grateful
“I was shocked that Skylar had a vision issue. We may not have known for quite some time that our daughter needed special eye care, let alone glasses. I work with children every day and had no idea! We will always be grateful to Preserve Vision Florida for this screening.” —Jennifer Dunn, Center Director, Childcare of Brandon Town Center
More than 12,000 Vision Screenings Each Year
Did you know? In addition to dozens of vision screenings open to the public each year, Preserve Vision Florida provides screenings at more than 500 additional sites in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. This year, we expect to screen more than 12,000 children and adults. One in four children has vision problems. Early detection and correction help children see their bright future! Thank you all again very much. I was shocked that Skylar had a vision issue. We may not have known for quite some time that our daughter needed special eye care, let alone glasses. I work with children…