February is Low Vision Awareness Month
Millions of people in the United States are living with a visual impairment. A visual impairment can make it hard to do everyday activities, like getting around, reading, or cooking. And it can’t be fixed with glasses, contacts, or other standard treatments, like medicine or surgery.
The good news is that vision rehabilitation services can help people with a visual impairment make the most of the vision they have — and keep doing the things they love. Take some time this Low Vision Awareness Month to learn about vision rehabilitation and spread the word!
Share these resources
Use our resources to spread the word about the benefits of vision rehabilitation services and how to get them.
Check out our webpage about vision rehabilitation
People diagnosed with an eye disease or condition that causes visual impairment may not know where to start to find the right vision rehabilitation services. To help, NEI has created a webpage with basic information, links to vision rehabilitation service providers, and helpful tips.
Get an inside look at visual impairment
Our virtual reality (VR) app — See What I See — shows what it’s like to live with vision loss from common eye diseases.
Hear from vision rehabilitation experts
NEI brought together a panel of 5 experts for a conversation about vision rehabilitation, including what it is, its role in education, the types of services available, and more.
Listen to real people’s stories
We asked real people who have benefited from vision rehabilitation to share their stories of how they’re making the most of the vision they have.
Spread the word on social media
Use the sample X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook posts below to tell your followers about Low Vision Awareness Month — and encourage them to learn about vision rehabilitation in 2025.
X (formerly Twitter)
- Millions of Americans have a visual impairment. Learn about the different types of low vision for #LowVisionAwarenessMonth at the @NatEyeInstitute: nei.nih.gov/health/LowVision
- Living with #LowVision doesn’t have to mean giving up the activities you love. Make the most of your sight with these tips from the @NatEyeInstitute: nei.nih.gov/health/LowVision #LowVisionAwarenessMonth
- #VisionRehabilition services help people improve their quality of life and maintain their independence. Learn more from the @NatEyeInstitute: nei.nih.gov/VisionRehab #LowVisionAwarenessMonth
- The first step towards vision rehabilitation is knowing where to look. See options on the @NatEyeInstitute website: nei.nih.gov/VisionRehab#section-id-19604 #LowVisionAwarenessMonth
- Let’s close #LowVisionAwarenessMonth by sharing the success of vision rehabilitation services! See real stories from those living with low vision from the @NatEyeInstitute: nei.nih.gov/LivingWithLowVision
- Get a sense of what life is like with a visual impairment for #LowVisionAwarenessMonth. Try the See What I See app from the @NationalEyeInstitute to experience life with common eye diseases: nei.nih.gov/VR
- February is #LowVisionAwarenessMonth. Millions of Americans are living with a visual impairment that impacts their daily living. Learn about the different types of low vision from the @NationalEyeInstitute: nei.nih.gov/health/LowVision
- Living with #LowVision doesn’t have to mean giving up the activities you love. Make the most of your sight by wearing anti-glare sunglasses, using a magnifying lens for reading, or accessing vision rehabilitation services. Get more tips from the @NationalEyeInstitute: nei.nih.gov/health/LowVision #LowVisionAwarenessMonth
- #VisionRehabilition services help people improve their quality of life and maintain their independence when living with #LowVision. Learn more from the @NationalEyeInstitute: nei.nih.gov/VisionRehab #LowVisionAwarenessMonth
- The first step towards #VisionRehabilitation is knowing where to look. See options for vision rehabilitation services on the @NationalEyeInstitute website: nei.nih.gov/VisionRehab#section-id-19604 #LowVisionAwarenessMonth
- This #LowVisionAwarenessMonth share the success of vision rehabilitation services! Watch real stories of the real results of vision rehabilitation from the @NationalEyeInstitute: nei.nih.gov/LivingWithLowVision
- Get a sense of what life is like with a visual impairment for #LowVisionAwarenessMonth. Try the See What I See app from the @NationalEyeInstitute to experience life with common eye diseases: nei.nih.gov/VR
Send an Email
Use the language below to educate your networks and community about low vision and vision rehabilitation services.
February is Low Vision Awareness Month
Millions of people in the United States are living with a visual impairment. This condition can make everyday activities more challenging and can lead to a lower quality of life. While a visual impairment can’t be cured, it can definitely be managed.
This Low Vision Awareness Month let’s change the perspective on life with a vision impairment. Learn about the vision rehabilitation services that can help people continue doing the things they love.
Help us spread the word! Share vision rehabilitation resources from the National Eye Institute.