Preserve Vision Florida

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.

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.

Donations help us provide education, free vision screenings and glasses for children and adults.

A Gala Reception & Dinner to be held February 5, 2024 at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, 4121 N 50th St, Tampa, FL 33610. Reception at 6 p.m. Dinner and awards at 7 p.m. Preserve Vision Florida has selected Richard Gonzmart and Andrea Gonzmart Williams, above, as its 2024 Persons of Vision in recognition of their visionary leadership in Tampa Bay’s history and its future. The 45th Annual Person of Vision Award Gala will be Monday, February 5 at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre in Tampa. Richard Gonzmart and daughter Andrea Gonzmart Williams are the fourth- and fifth-generation caretakers of the 1905 Family Of…

Sports and Eye Safety

Thousands of eye injuries occur annually related to sports activities among youth and adults. Sports and Eye Safety: Tips for Parents and Teachers Eye injuries are a leading cause of blindness in children in the United States — and most of these injuries happen while kids are playing sports. The good news is that wearing the right protective eyewear can prevent 9 out of 10 sports-related eye injuries. What is protective eyewear? Protective eyewear is eyewear made of ultra-strong polycarbonate, a type of plastic that’s very impact resistant and also protects eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays. Types of protective eyewear…