Midwest Sight Foundation NFP

Great turn out at the Veteran Stand Down event yesterday! Here is an article and video highlighting everything that took place if you weren't able to be there!

Stand Down event held for homeless veterans Total Action for Progress and Salem Civic Center sponsored their annual 'Stand Down' event for homeless veterans.

This coming Monday, we will be treated to an amazing solar eclipse! As always your SAFETY should come first.
If you decide to view, please make sure to use eclipse filter glasses over your eyes. DO NOT use regular sunglasses! (they do not protect for eclipse viewing).
Once the retina is damaged and scarred from gazing at the sun or eclipse, there is no cure. For the rest of their life, people with a damaged retina will not be able to read, lack color vision, and have a central blind spot in their vision.

Protect your eyes and prevent blindness! Be on the safe side and use indirect viewing (a pinhole box).

Glasses for viewing can be purchased at your local Kroger or Wal-Mart. **

If you have any questions or comments regarding the eclipse and eye safety, please do not hesitate to comment below or message us !

FACT: 285 million people are estimated to be visually impaired worldwide!
Help us in our fight against blindness by spreading the message. You can organize an educational presentation for your group or organization today. Call us at 217-423-9000 or email us at [email protected]