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It’s Glaucoma Awareness Month – Help Us to Raise Awareness
Talk to your family eye care professional about glaucoma
In the United States, approximately 120,000 are blind from glaucoma, accounting for 9% to 12% of all cases of blindness. Here are three ways you can help raise awareness:
- Talk to friends and family about glaucoma. If you have glaucoma, don’t keep it a secret. Let your family members know.
- Refer a friend to Glaucoma.org web site.
- Request to have a free educational booklet sent to you or a friend.
- Get involved in your community through fundraisers, information sessions, group discussions, inviting expert speakers, and more.
- Get your annual eye exam and learn more about glaucoma — the dangers and the warning signs.
Happy Holidays 2016
Happy Holidays 2016
Winter Eye Care Tips
There are new and different reasons to protect your eyes during the winter. Here are a few ways you can combat the effects of cold weather and dry air on your eyes.
Winter Dry Eyes: Heaters and Humidifiers
Dry winter air can cause eyes to be more sensitive. An easy way to prevent dryness is by using a humidifier in areas with indoor heating; the heat tends to dry the moisture in the air and cause irritation and dryness in your eyes.
Contact Lenses
Talk with your eye care provider if you feel your contacts becoming dry. He or she may suggest rewetting drops or another solution to help keep your contacts moist. [Read more…]
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