Medicine treats the eyes. We treat the silence.
The Quiet Crisis is the silent epidemic of isolation, fear, and loss of identity that follows a diagnosis of irreversible vision loss.
Eight million people — from children in classrooms to seniors in living rooms — are navigating the quiet crisis of vision loss alone.
It’s time to break the silence.
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Our Development Director shares a personal story that highlights why the Quiet Crisis is important.
The First Response Initiative
Inspired by President Dexter Thomas's lived experience, our leadership team is executing a comprehensive plan to close the gap.
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President Dexter Thomas gives an overview of the Quiet Crisis and First Response Initiative
First Response Initiative: We are shifting from waiting to reaching. By partnering with eye clinics, we ensure no patient leaves a diagnosis without an immediate lifeline.
Key components include:
- Clinic‑based Lifeline Materials are placed in doctors’ offices and waiting rooms, offering a clear next step when a diagnosis is delivered
- New Member / Hope Kits sent directly to individuals who respond, providing accessible tools for the first 30 days, spiritual encouragement, and direct contact information for support
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Lifeline KitClinic‑based Lifeline Materials are placed in doctors’ offices and waiting rooms, offering a clear next step when a diagnosis is delivered
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New Member Hope KitsThese kits are sent directly to individuals who respond, providing accessible tools for the first 30 days, spiritual encouragement, and direct contact information for support
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Help place Lifeline Kits in eye doctor offices so no one facing vision loss leaves without hope or a next step. Sign up here to be part of the First Response to the Quiet Crisis.
