February is Low Vision Awareness Month
Vision impairment — including low vision — affects millions of Americans, among them are many older adults. Vision impairment can make it hard to do things like reading, shopping, or cooking. And standard treatments — like eyeglasses, contact lenses, medicines, and surgery — can’t fix it completely.
The good news is that vision rehabilitation services can help people with vision impairment learn how to stay independent and make the most of their sight. Low Vision Awareness Month is a great time to spread the word about vision rehabilitation — and make sure that people with vision impairment know about the services available to them.
Watch our recorded live panel event
To celebrate Low Vision Awareness Month in 2022, we hosted a live panel discussion about the role of vision rehabilitation and how it can help people with vision impairment maintain their independence. Check out Function at the Forefront: A Conversation about Vision Rehabilitation to hear our panel of experts chat about helpful resources and other reflections on vision rehabilitation.
See what it’s like to live with low vision
It can be hard to describe different types of vision impairment. NEI’s See What I See virtual reality (VR) app can help you see what life is like with common causes of vision impairment — like age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Share the app with your networks to raise awareness about vision impairment.
Share these resources
Use our resources to spread the word about vision impairment and vision rehabilitation.
Spread the word on social media
Use the Facebook and Twitter posts below to tell your followers about Low Vision Awareness Month.
- This year we’re recognizing #LowVisionAwarenessMonth by shining a light on vision rehabilitation! Vision rehabilitation can really make a difference for people with vision impairment, especially low vision. Learn more from @NationalEyeInstitute: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-campaigns-and-resources/vision-rehabilitation-resources #EyeHealthEducation
- Do you have trouble seeing clearly enough to do everyday tasks — even with glasses? Vision rehabilitation services may be right for you! This #LowVisionAwarenessMonth, learn more about them from @NationalEyeInstitute: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-campaigns-and-resources/vision-rehabilitation-resources #EyeHealthEducation
- Vision rehabilitation can help people with vision impairment do everyday tasks like reading, shopping, or cooking! This #LowVisionAwarenessMonth, watch these videos from @NationalEyeInstitute to learn more about how vision rehabilitation can help people with vision impairment: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision/living-low-vision #EyeHealthEducation
- Vision rehabilitation services help people with vision impairment keep doing what they love to do! This #LowVisionAwarenessMonth, learn more about vision rehabilitation from @NationalEyeInstitute: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-campaigns-and-resources/vision-rehabilitation-resources #EyeHealthEducation
- Vision impairment can make it hard to do everyday tasks. But you can make the most of your vision with vision rehabilitation services! This #LowVisionAwarenessMonth, learn more from @NationalEyeInstitute: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-campaigns-and-resources/vision-rehabilitation-resources #EyeHealthEducation
- Vision rehabilitation can help people with low vision or vision impairment live independently and maintain their quality of life. This #LowVisionAwarenessMonth, watch these videos from @NationalEyeInstitute for real stories from people who use vision rehabilitation services: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision/living-low-vision #EyeHealthEducation
- Want to know what it’s like to live with low vision or vision impairment? This #LowVisionAwarenessMonth, check out @NationalEyeInstitute’s See What I See virtual reality (VR) app! You can use the app to see what life is like with certain eye diseases — including glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-campaigns-and-resources/see-what-i-see-virtual-reality-eye-disease-experience #EyeHealthEducation
- It’s #LowVisionAwarenessMonth! We’re recognizing this month by shining a light on vision rehabilitation, which can make a big difference for people with #LowVision or #VisionImpairment. Learn more from @NatEyeInstitute: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-campaigns-and-resources/vision-rehabilitation-resources #LVAM #EyeHealthEducation
- If you have trouble seeing — even with glasses, contacts, or surgery — vision rehabilitation can help! Learn more from @NatEyeInstitute: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-campaigns-and-resources/vision-rehabilitation-resources #LowVisionAwarenessMonth #LVAM #EyeHealthEducation
- This #LowVisionAwarenessMonth, learn how vision rehabilitation can help people with #LowVision or #VisionImpairment make the most of the vision they have: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-campaigns-and-resources/vision-rehabilitation-resources #LVAM #EyeHealthEducation
- If you or a loved one has #VisionImpairment, vision rehabilitation can make a big difference! Find out how vision rehabilitation services can improve your quality of life: @NatEyeInstitute: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-campaigns-and-resources/vision-rehabilitation-resources #LowVisionAwarenessMonth #LVAM #EyeHealthEducation
- February is #LowVisionAwarenessMonth! Watch @NatEyeInstitute’s inspiring videos to learn how vision rehabilitation can make life easier for people with #LowVision or #VisionImpairment: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision/living-low-vision #LVAM #EyeHealthEducation
- If you have #VisionImpairment, vision rehabilitation can help you make the most of your sight. Not sure what types of resources are available to you? Learn more from @NatEyeInstitute: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-campaigns-and-resources/vision-rehabilitation-resources #LowVisionAwarenessMonth #LVAM #EyeHealthEducation
- #DYK? Vision rehabilitation tools — like screen readers and magnifiers — can help people with #VisionImpairment stay independent. Learn more about vision rehabilitation: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-campaigns-and-resources/vision-rehabilitation-resources #LowVisionAwarenessMonth #LVAM #EyeHealthEducation
- Want to see what it’s like to live with #LowVision or #VisionImpairment? Check out @NatEyeInstitute’s VR app to see what life is like with common causes of vision impairment, like glaucoma and cataracts: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-campaigns-and-resources/see-what-i-see-virtual-reality-eye-disease-experience#LowVisionAwarenessMonth #LVAM #EyeHealthEducation