It’s Time for an “Ugly Duckling” Makeover Contest and More Events for November
1 Prepare your blue ribbons — November is NATIONAL DIABETIC EYE DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH. Is there a role you can play in a local event or host your own? Then, ...
Tag: Diabetic Retinopathy
Prevent Blindness Enlists Actress Debbie Allen to Help Raise Retinal Diseases Awareness
Prevent Blindness is teaming up with award-winning actress Debbie Allen for the “Gr8 Eye Movement.” This public health campaign aims to raise awareness of debilitating retinal diseases that often cause ...
September is Healthy Aging Month
Healthy Aging Month is an annual health observance designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older. Aging is a process that brings many changes. Vision loss ...
Making Gamers and Device Users Visit Blink Land and More of What You Need to Know for August
Diabetic Retinopathy More Prevalent A new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology, “Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in the US in 2021,” found an estimated 9.6 million people in the US (26.4% ...
RetinAI and Retina Consultants of America Join Forces
(PRESS RELEASE) BERN, SWITZERLAND and BOSTON, MA — RetinAI Medical AG (“RetinAI”), a leader in clinical and imaging data management software and advanced analytics using artificial intelligence (AI), and Retina ...
Nutrition for Diabetic Retinopathy
Did you know that proper nutrition and exercise can help prevent diabetic retinopathy?1 Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a potentially blinding complication of diabetes that damages the eye’s retina; it is ...
5 Most Common Eye Problems
Most people have eye problems at one time or another. Some are minor and will go away on their own, or are easy to treat at home. Others need a ...
February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
Low vision affects millions of Americans — including many older adults. People with low vision aren’t blind, but because of their vision loss, they may not be able to do ...
6 Ways To Maintain Eye Health If You’re Over 50
Aging and certain lifestyle choices can affect your vision, especially if you’re in your 50’s and up. While it’s normal for your eyes and vision to change, there are certain ...
Why You Need to Make Eye Care a Part of Your Health Care Plan!
Regular physical exams and screenings for disease have become an integral part of routine health care for many people. Yet, what about eye care? Do you remember to visit your ...
