CHICAGO—Prevent Blindness announced the support of OCuSOFT Inc., a privately-held eye and skin care company with an established reputation for innovation in eyelid hygiene and ocular health.

OCuSOFT has pledged to donate 10 percent of its gross monthly online sales from www.ocusoft.com to Prevent Blindness during April’s Women’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month. The donation will go to “See Jane See: Women’s Health Eyes Now,” a web-based campaign dedicated to educating solely on women’s vision health.

“Through the generous support of companies like OCuSOFT, we are able to continue our important work of helping to educate the public on the importance of healthy vision as well to help provide connections to care for those in need,” said Hugh R. Parry, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness. “We thank OCuSOFT for helping us to continue this sight-saving work.”

Cynthia L. Barratt, co-founder, president and CEO of OCuSOFT, Inc. stated, “As one of the few women-owned pharmaceutical companies, we are honored and grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this initiative. Since 1986, OCuSOFT’s commitment to eyecare and to giving back to the community is unparalleled. OCuSOFT, most recognized for its number 1 doctor recommended brand of eyelid cleansers, is dedicated to addressing clinical needs with innovative ophthalmic products with the ultimate goal of improving patients’ ocular health and their quality of life.”