NEHEP has developed traditional and social media resources to help you reach African Americans about eye disease. Join the national conversation by using the hashtag #WriteTheVision.
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Did you know African Americans are at higher risk for glaucoma? They are also more likely to get glaucoma at a younger age and lose vision from the disease. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/glaucoma
Half of the people with glaucoma don’t know they have it, and African Americans are at higher risk. The only way to find out if you have glaucoma is to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Learn about eye exams here: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/get-dilated-eye-exam
It's Black History Month. Prepare for the future by knowing your past, especially your family's eye health history. Some eye diseases run in families, but you can protect your sight. Get more information on eye disease from this infographic: https://www.nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2019-07/20940644781_ae51d3f076_o.jpg
Many eye diseases have no early warning signs. But early detection and treatment can help save your sight. Learn more with this infographic: https://www.nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2019-07/20940644781_ae51d3f076_o.jpg
If everyday tasks like cooking, cleaning, and watching TV are hard to do even with glasses, contact lenses, or corrective surgery, you may have low vision. Learn more with this infographic: https://medialibrary.nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/media-images/NEI-medialibrary-2677093.jpg
African Americans are at higher risk for many eye diseases and conditions that can cause low vision, such as glaucoma and diabetes. Learn more about low vision and how people with low vision can make the most of the sight they do have with this series of videos: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision/living-low-vision
This year, as you celebrate another birthday, make your wish for healthy vision come true. Make an appointment for a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Schedule one today. If you need to find an eye care provider, here are some helpful tips: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/finding-eye-doctor
Early detection and treatment can help prevent vision loss from many eye diseases and conditions, especially as you age. Early detection includes getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CggGEzA9L6A
This Mother's Day, give the women in your family a gift that will help them see and be their best—a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2019-05/DilatedEyeExamParticipantHandout_tagged.pdf
Did you know women are at higher risk for eye diseases and conditions because they typically live longer than men? Help make sure the women in your life maintain healthy vision for the rest of their lives. Learn about age-related eye diseases and conditions: https://nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2019-05/VandAToolkit_Mod1_Handout_508.pdf
When you're spending time with dad this Father's Day, talk to him about how much you care for his eyes and tell him to get a dilated eye exam. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/get-dilated-eye-exam
If it's been a long time since your Dad saw an eye care provider, schedule an appointment for him today. African Americans are at higher risk for eye diseases and conditions, but early detection and treatment can help save sight. Learn more with this fact sheet: https://nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2019-07/20940644781_ae51d3f076_o.jpg
Diabetic eye disease is a group of diseases that includes cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. They often have no early symptoms. If you have diabetes, don’t wait until you notice problems to have an eye exam. Get a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy
African Americans are at higher risk for developing diabetes and eye health complications such as diabetic eye disease. If you have diabetes, keep your health on TRACK: Take your medication. Reach and maintain a healthy weight. Add physical activity to your daily routine. Control your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Kick the smoking habit. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2fYzvrC
Glaucoma has no early warning signs, and half of those with glaucoma don’t know they have it. Vision loss from glaucoma cannot be restored, but early detection and treatment can help save sight. Learn more: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/glaucoma
This year’s family reunion is a great time to get your family health history updated. African Americans are at higher risk for certain eye diseases, like glaucoma, especially when there’s a family history. Learn other risk factors: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/glaucoma
As we age, we know we need to take better care of our bodies. Our eyes are no exception. Older adults are at increased risk for vision loss from many eye diseases and conditions that often have no early symptoms. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2019-05/VandAToolkit_Mod1_Handout_508.pdf
Just like children need to see clearly to perform well in school, adults need healthy vision to perform their best. As we age, we are at increased risk for a variety of eye diseases, but early detection and treatment can help prevent vision loss. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2019-05/VandAToolkit_Mod1_Handout_508.pdf
Seasons aren’t the only things that change. As you age, your vision can change, too. Some changes are common, like losing focus and needing more light, but vision loss is not a normal part of aging. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision
If you want to see well for a lifetime, take steps to ensure healthy vision: Get a dilated eye exam, know your family eye health history, and wear sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of UVA/UVB radiation. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/keep-your-eyes-healthy
Do you have friends or loved ones with diabetes? Share this video with tips to help keep their health on track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX4w6U-Qs1k
During National Diabetes Month, learn about the eye health complications that people who have diabetes can get. Vision lost from diabetic eye disease often cannot be restored, but early detection and timely treatment can save sight. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy
This season, have a happy and healthy holiday. Give the gift of healthy vision. Encourage your loved ones to get a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Learn more: https://youtu.be/MGNsrHFD8pk
Every family has holiday traditions, big and small. Create a new tradition this year by giving the gift of healthy vision. Remind the older adults in your life that Medicare will help pay for a dilated eye exam if they qualify. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/vision-and-aging-resources/medicare-benefit-eye-health
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#DidYouKnow #AfricanAmericans are at higher risk for #glaucoma and more likely to get it at a younger age? https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/glaucoma
Half of people with #glaucoma don’t know they have it. #AfricanAmericans are at higher risk. Get a dilated eye exam. https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/get-dilated-eye-exam
It's #BlackHistoryMonth. Prepare for the future by knowing your past, especially your family's eye health history: https://www.nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2019-07/20940644781_ae51d3f076_o.jpg
Many #EyeDiseases have no early warning signs. But early detection and treatment can help save your sight: https://www.nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2019-07/20940644781_ae51d3f076_o.jpg
If everyday tasks like cooking & cleaning are hard to do even w/ glasses or contacts, you may have #LowVision. Learn more: https://medialibrary.nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/media-images/NEI-medialibrary-2677093.jpg
African Americans are at higher risk for many eye diseases and conditions that can cause #LowVision. Learn more: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision/living-low-vision
As you celebrate your birthday, make your wish for #HealthyVision come true. Get a dilated eye exam. Find an eye doctor: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/finding-eye-doctor
Early detection and treatment can help prevent #VisionLoss from many eye diseases and conditions. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2tXM7XF
This #MothersDay, give the women in your family a gift that will help them see & be their best—a dilated eye exam: https://nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2019-05/DilatedEyeExamParticipantHandout_tagged.pdf
#Women are at higher risk for eye diseases & conditions because they typically live longer than men. More: https://nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2019-05/VandAToolkit_Mod1_Handout_508.pdf #DYK
This #Father'sDay, tell Dad how much you care for his eyes and tell him to get a dilated eye exam. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/get-dilated-eye-exam
African Americans are at higher risk for eye diseases, but early detection and treatment can help save sight: https://nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2019-07/20940644781_ae51d3f076_o.jpg
African Americans are at higher risk for #diabetes & eye problems like #DiabeticEyeDisease: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy
#DiabeticEyeDisease has no early symptoms. Don’t wait. Get a dilated eye exam at least once a year: http://bit.ly/2fYzvrC
#Glaucoma has no early warning signs, and half of those with glaucoma don’t know they have it. Learn more: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/glaucoma
Update your family health history at this year’s reunion. #AfricanAmericans are at higher risk for #glaucoma. More: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/glaucoma
As we age, we know we need to take better care of our bodies. Our #eyes are no exception. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2019-05/VandAToolkit_Mod1_Handout_508.pdf
Children need to see clearly to do well in school, and adults need #HealthyVision to do their best. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2019-05/VandAToolkit_Mod1_Handout_508.pdf
Seasons change, and as you age, your vision can change, too. Vision loss is not a normal part of aging. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision
To see well for a lifetime, get a dilated eye exam, know your family eye health history, and wear sunglasses. More: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/keep-your-eyes-healthy
Do you have friends or loved ones with #diabetes? Share this video to help keep their health on track: http://bit.ly/1jqHi33
During National Diabetes Month, learn about the eye health complications that people who have #diabetes can get: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy
This #season, have a happy & healthy holiday. Encourage loved ones to get a dilated eye exam: http://bit.ly/1lMCi8S
This #season, remind the older adults in your life that Medicare will help pay for a dilated eye exam if they qualify. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/vision-and-aging-resources/medicare-benefit-eye-health