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Glaucoma: You Can Make A Difference
You Can Make a Difference If you are looking for creative ways to deliver messages about glaucoma, the National Eye Institute (NEI) has what you need, from brochures and postcards to public service announcements and even a PowerPoint presentation. Healthy Vision Month is a great time to encourage your colleagues, constituents, and community to make vision a health priority. NEI recommends that people at higher risk for glaucoma get a comprehensive dilated eye exam every one to two years. Those at higher risk include African Americans over 40; everyone over 60, especially Mexican Americans; and people with a family history of the disease. If you work with those at higher risk for glaucoma, then the Healthy Vision Month resources are designed just for you. You can make a difference, and no effort is too small. Click here to read You Can Make a Difference.		Healthy Vision Month Resources There is no better time to make vision a health priority than Healthy Vision Month. Use the following materials to support your local glaucoma awareness programs. Work with organizations such as libraries, faith communities, grocery stores, and senior centers to increase awareness about the seriousness of glaucoma and the importance of getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam every one to two years. Medicare Benefit Card: This card, which was developed by NEI and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), explains who is eligible for the Medicare benefit that covers a dilated eye exam each year for people at higher risk for glaucoma. Available in English and Spanish. Glaucoma Eye-Q Test: This true and false quiz is designed to help people separate myths from facts about glaucoma that can be essential to protecting their vision. Available in English and Spanish. Glaucoma PowerPoint Presentation: This PowerPoint presentation can be used in a variety of settings including one-on-one presentations and with small or large groups. The presentation comes with a detailed speaker’s guide and colorful and engaging graphics.
Spread the Word with E-cards and Postcards! What people don’t know about glaucoma can hurt them. Glaucoma has no warning signs. If left untreated, it can cause permanent vision loss or even blindness. We’d like your help in spreading the word about glaucoma and the importance of early detection and treatment. Show people you care about them and their eye health with postcards and e-cards. This collection of cards is designed to inform people about the importance of dilated eye exams in reducing the risk of vision loss resulting from glaucoma. Share these cards with organizations in your community, as well as with friends and family members. Click here for ideas on using the e-cards and postcards.
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