National Eye Institute
October 21, 2014 at 10:19 AM ·
#DidYouKnow that people who are color blind don’t see everything in black and white? Find out what people who are color blind really do see by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iZnod3hpBw&list=PLd_5BzGlfpgr6l0oGFAXOwxeIjaFCBdsJ
National Eye Institute
October 23, 2014 at 10:55 AM ·
#DidYouKnow that nearly half of the 2.5 million eye injuries that occur in the United States each year happen at home? During #HomeEyeSafetyMonth, make sure you have at least one pair of safety glasses in your home and be sure to use them when working with hazardous chemicals or equipment and while doing yard work. Learn more eye safety tips at http://www.nei.nih.gov/eyeonnei/askthedoctor/archive/1009.asp
National Eye Institute
September 2, 2014 at 9:57 AM ·
September is Healthy Aging® Month! Needing glasses to see up close, having trouble adjusting to glare, and having difficulty distinguishing between colors are common vision changes as people age; vision loss and blindness are not. Download this fact sheet to learn more: http://www.nei.nih.gov/healthyeyestoolkit/pdf/VisionAndHealth_Tagged.pdf
National Eye Institute
August 26, 2014 at 10:44 AM ·
#DidYouKnow anyone with diabetes can develop eye complications, but older adults, African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and American Indians/Alaska Natives are at higher risk? Fortunately, early detection, timely treatment, and appropriate follow-up may prevent vision loss or blindness. Find out more at http://www.nei.nih.gov/diabetes
National Eye Institute
August 27, 2014 at 10:09 AM ·
Being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing diabetes and other conditions that can lead to vision loss, such as diabetic eye disease or glaucoma. If you are having trouble maintaining a healthy weight, talk to your doctor. Learn more tips for keeping your eyes healthy at http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/healthyeyes/index.asp
