Spread the word on social media
Use the Twitter and Facebook posts below to tell your followers about Hispanic Heritage Month. You can also use these posts to talk about Hispanic/Latino eye health all year long.
To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Eye Institute is teaming up with Salud America and the National Hispanic Medical Association to host a Twitter chat on October 9 at 1pm ET! We’ll be sharing eye health tips for Hispanics/Latinos.
Join the conversation using #SaludTues! #HHM2018
This National Hispanic Heritage Month, learn how to protect your vision so you can see the beautiful things in life: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/eye-health-among-hispanicslatinos/hispanic-heritage-month
The National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) has eye health information and resources for Hispanics/Latinos in English and Spanish!
Check them out: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/eye-health-among-hispanicslatinos
It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month — and we’re sharing eye health tips for Hispanics/Latinos all month long!
Join the celebration by posting a picture of your beautiful eyes (or a loved one’s!) — and don’t forget to use #HHM2018.
Protect your vision by getting an eye exam. Eye exams can help find eye diseases early — so you can get treatment early!
Learn more about the exam: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/get-dilated-eye-exam
Did you know? Experts expect more than half of Hispanic/Latino adults in the United States to develop diabetes in their lifetime. Diabetes can cause diabetic eye disease, which may lead to vision loss.
Learn more about diabetic eye disease: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy
If certain eye diseases run in your family, it’s important to let your eye doctor know. That way, you can take steps to protect your vision. Ask your family members today if they have a history of diabetes, glaucoma, or cataracts.
Get more healthy vision tips: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/keep-your-eyes-healthy
An eye-healthy diet can help protect your vision. Next time you go to the grocery store, don’t forget to add dark, leafy greens (like spinach or kale) to your shopping list!
Learn more ways to keep your eyes healthy:https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/keep-your-eyes-healthy
Being overweight increases your chances of developing diabetes — which can also lead to eye problems. Get active today to help protect your vision!
Check out more eye health tips: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/keep-your-eyes-healthy
Join @NatEyeInstitute, @SaludAmerica, and @NHMAmd on October 9 at 1pm ET for a #SaludTues Twitter chat to discuss healthy vision tips for Hispanics/Latinos! #HHM2018 #SaludTues
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month! Learn how to protect your vision so you can see the beautiful things life has to offer: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/eye-health-among-hispanicslatinos/hispanic-heritage-month #HHM2018
.@NEHEP has #EyeHealth resources for Hispanics/Latinos in English and Spanish! Check them out: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/eye-health-among-hispanicslatinos #HHM2018
This Hispanic Heritage Month, help us celebrate #EyeHealth by sharing a picture of your beautiful eyes (or a loved one’s eyes!). And don’t forget to use #HHM2018!
Eye exams can help find diseases early — when they may be easier to treat. Get an eye exam to protect your vision: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/get-dilated-eye-exam #HHM2018
#DYK? Experts expect more than half of Hispanic/Latino adults in the US to develop #diabetes in their lifetime. Learn how diabetes can affect the eyes: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/diabetic-retinopathy #HHM2018
Do eye diseases run in your family? Asking your family members is the easiest way to find out! Get more #EyeHealth tips: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/keep-your-eyes-healthy #HHM2018
Eating eye-healthy foods, like spinach and salmon, can help you see your best! Learn more ways to protect your vision: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/keep-your-eyes-healthy #HHM2018
#DYK? Being overweight may increase your chances of getting certain eye diseases — just one more reason to get active today! More #EyeHealth tips: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/healthy-vision/keep-your-eyes-healthy #HHM2018
