Letter From the Chair of the NEHEP Planning Committee
NEHEP can provide health professionals with resources to help educate patients about early detection of eye diseases and the need for comprehensive dilated eye exams.

September is Healthy Aging Month
Healthy Aging Month is the perfect time to remind people that maintaining healthy vision is part of aging well with the help of NEHEP resources such as the See Well for a Lifetime toolkit.

NEI Clarifies How Supplements Can Help Protect Against AMD
NEI recently released the results of a study, showing that certain supplements can help slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration.

New Resources To Help Children Learn About Vision and Eye Health
NEI has developed new resources for children that present information about vision and eyes in a fun, engaging way, including three printable publications and a video series.

NEHEP Resources Help Primary Care Physicians Provide Eye Health Information
NEHEP has educational resources and tools that primary care physicians can use to promote eye health among patients.

NEI YouTube Playlist Available
NEI has a new YouTube playlist of more than 40 videos, ranging from eye health information to important advances in eye and vision research. Listen to interviews with NEI scientists, clinicians, and their patients as well as learn about NEI-supported research.

National Falls Prevention Awareness Day Is September 22
The 6^th annual National Falls Prevention Awareness Day will be observed on September 22. This year’s theme, Preventing Falls—One Step at a Time, seeks to unite professionals, older adults, caregivers, and family members and encourage them to play a part in raising awareness and preventing falls in the older adult population.

ASORN: Upcoming Educational Events in 2013
The American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses will host its 37^th annual meeting, Unmasking the Future of Eye Care, in New Orleans, Louisiana, in November as well as host the symposium Prepare for 2014 on December 3 in Chicago.

Featured Organization: National Medical Association
The National Medical Association uses NEHEP resources as part of its Vision Focus Initiative to educate its patients on diabetes and diabetic retinopathy.

On the Road With NEHEP
Join NEHEP for presentations on educational efforts that support eye health for people with diabetes and older adults.

Let Us Know What You Think About Outlook
Let NEHEP know your thoughts about Outlook—what you find beneficial, ideas for content you would like to see, or suggestions for future issues.