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The article reports that nation's failed to see the importance of eye health by just relying on free screenings from the organization which affects millions of Americans and prompting the public health' role to prevent sight according from executive director Audrey Novak of nonprofit organization Maryland Society for Sight. The conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma are the causes of having a vision loss, regular eye exams and lifestyle changes which could help the risk for vision are noted.

The article presents a discussion about the importance of taking care of the eyes. It is asserted that vision is significant to quality of life. It is recommended that an eye examination be conducted as many common eye conditions are without symptoms. Neyal Ammary-Risch, MPH, CHES, deputy director of the National Eye Health Education Program at the National Eye Institute, stated that dilation of the pupils allows eye care professionals to examine the back of the eye. Some common eye diseases are glaucoma and diabetic eye disease.