Most Beautiful Eye Contest Begins in Late June

The 2013 Most Beautiful Eyes Contest, run by Prevent Blindness America, will run from June 24 through July 31. Parents of children from zero to 17 can enter their child by submitting a photo on facebook.com/preentblindess. The entries have a chance to win a $10,000 educational scholarship from Marchon Eyewear. The contest is sponsored by Marchon Eyewear, Real Kids Shades (RKS), Eagle Eyes Optics, and Walters Golf. During August, the public can vote online for their choice. Each state will have one winner (void where prohibited), who will advance to the second round of voting. All state winners will receive a free pair of RKS sunglasses and a copy of the children’s book “Jacob’s Eye Patch” by Beth Kobliner Shaw and Jacob Shaw. The panel of judges will include ORA-TV’s Larry King, Fox NFL Sunday Host Curt Menefee, and actress Barbara Eden. New to the panel is financial journalist and bestselling author Beth Kobliner Shaw, whose forthcoming book Jacob’s Eye Patch speaks to what it is like to be a child with a vision problem

Vote Today (And Tomorrow and the Next Day) For the Most Beautiful Eyes

The voting period has now begun to determine the finalists for the “Most Beautiful Eyes Contest” from Prevent Blindness America. Until Aug. 31, the public can go online  as often as once a day (at facebook.com/preventblindness) and vote for the child with the most beautiful eyes. The grand prize winner will receive a $10,000 educational scholarship. The contestant with the most votes from each state, with the exception of Rhode Island, will advance to the final round. All state winners will receive a free pair of Eagle Eyes Optics Rock-It sunglasses as well as a kids’ Fisher Space Pen. The contest is sponsored by Marchon Eyewear, Eagle Eyes Optics, Real Kids Shades (RKS) and Walters Golf. Read more.

"Most Beautiful Eyes" Contest Deadline Tomorrow

The deadline for entries in the 2012 Most Beautiful Eyes Contest from Prevent Blindness America is tomorrow. Parents of children ages zero to 17 are encouraged to enter their child by submitting a photo to the Prevent Blindness America Facebook page at facebook.com/preventblindness. The national contest allows children across the country the chance to win a $10,000 educational scholarship. The contest is sponsored by Marchon Eyewear, Eagle Eyes Optics, Real Kids Shades (RKS), and Walters Golf.

Online Real Kids Shades Matches Funds to PBA

Real Kids Shades donates to PBA

"Throughout 2012, Real Kids Shades (RKS), manufacturer of children’s ultraviolet protective eyewear, has agreed to donate $1 to Prevent Blindness America (PBA) for every donation collected through its online store," notes Modern Medicine. "The company’s Web site, www.realkidshades.com, provides an opportunity for shoppers to be a 'hero' with a $1 donation, an 'action hero' by donating $5, or a 'super hero' with a $10 donation." Read more.