Prevent Blindness has announced that Inflammatory Eye Disease (IED) Week will take place October 20 to October 26, 2025, marking the fifth annual observance dedicated to raising awareness and promoting education on inflammatory eye conditions, according to a press release. As part of this year’s campaign, the organization is offering free educational resources for both the public and eyecare professionals, including fact sheets in English and Spanish, downloadable social media graphics, and videos featuring patient testimonials and expert commentary.
As part of its educational outreach, the organization is also highlighting several episodes of its Focus on Eye Health Expert Series, featuring:
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Dr. Steven Yeh, University of Nebraska Medical Center – Uveitis and Inflammatory Eye Diseases
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Dr. Ann-Marie Lobo-Chan, University of Illinois College of Medicine – Inflammatory Eye Disease
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Dr. Prem Subramanian, UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center – Thyroid Eye Disease and Mental Wellness
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Dr. Sara T. Wester, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute – Thyroid Eye Disease (featuring patient Stephen Bander)
More information on inflammatory eye diseases and related resources can be found at preventblindness.org/inflammatory-eye-disease. A directory of vision care financial assistance programs is also available in English and Spanish at preventblindness.org/vision-care-financial-assistance-information. IED Week is supported by a grant from Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. OM