About My Eyes

Building a clearer future through eye health education.

Our Mission

We believe that understanding your eyes is the first step to protecting them.
About My Eyes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public awareness of eye health, vision care, and disease prevention through accessible education and community outreach. From digital eye strain to early signs of vision loss, our goal is simple:
To empower every person with the knowledge they need to preserve their sight for life.

What We Do

  • Community Education: Free talks, webinars, and resources on eye health and vision care.

  • School Outreach: Helping children and parents recognize early signs of vision problems that can affect learning.

  • Public Awareness Campaigns: Seasonal initiatives to promote preventive care and eye safety for all ages.

  • Online resources: Explore our eye health education resources

Why It Matters

According to the World Health Organization, more than 80% of vision problems are preventable or treatable with early detection — but awareness is key. By making eye education accessible and engaging, we’re working to close that gap and ensure every community has the tools to protect their vision.

Get Involved

We’re just getting started — and we’d love your support.

  • Join our mailing list: Stay updated on upcoming programs.

  • Share our message: Help spread awareness about vision and eye health.

  • Bring eye health education to your community: About My Eyes partners with libraries, schools, workplaces, and community organizations to provide accessible eye health education.

  • Donate: Help us continue bringing vision and eye care education online and in person within the city of Los Angeles

Upcoming Events

  • Dr. Irina Yakubin—will be joining Eye2Eye Foundation for their 2026 Thyroid Eye Disease Patient Seminar on Nov 14 at the Hilton Woodland Hills 6360 Canoga Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 from 11:00 am to 1:00 PM PST

  • Join us at the Healthy Aging Fair on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Santa Monica Family YMCA

Learn About Past Events

Infographic titled 'Eye Facts' with seven facts about eye health and vision. Facts include that the brain does most of the work in seeing, eye exams can detect health problems early, dry eyes are about tear quality, contact lenses are medical devices, children may not recognize vision problems, humans blink every 15 seconds, and the brain flips upside-down images during vision.
Logo with a stylized eye and text reading "About My Eyes" and "Building a clearer future through eye health education".
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