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January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month

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Red public health graphic stating “You could have glaucoma and not know it.” Text encourages scheduling a dilated eye exam. An outline of the United States is filled with people icons showing that 50% know they have glaucoma and 50% do not. Includes the National Eye Health Education Program logo and a link to nei.nih.gov/glaucoma.

NEHEP Graph Encouraging Having a Dilated Eye Exam January is glaucoma awareness month. This month, APH VisionAware is partnering with the National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) to provide important resources and updated information about glaucoma and other eye conditions.  According to NEHEP, glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States […]

Age-Related Wet & Dry Macular Degeneration (AMD)

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Are you experiencing blurring or a blind spot in the center of your vision? Are you seeing blurry areas on a printed page? Do some straight lines appear wavy? Are there dark spaces or areas in the center of your vision? It might be age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is a gradual, progressive, painless deterioration of […]

What are Dry Eyes

Person putting eye drops into their eye

Dry eye is a condition in which the tears do not sufficiently hydrate the cornea. The cornea is a transparent dome-shaped tissue that forms the front part of the eye. It functions as a window and allows light to enter the eye. What Are Tears? The tear film of the eye serves many purposes, including […]

Checklist for Choosing a Senior Living Community

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Choosing a senior living community is a significant decision that impacts comfort, safety, and overall quality of life. For individuals who are blind or low vision, there are additional considerations to keep in mind. Age-related vision changes are common, and communities that thoughtfully plan for accessibility can make a tremendous difference in supporting independence and […]

Fall Prevention: Now Is the Time to Take Action

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Just in time for Fall Prevention week, Sept. 22-26, 2025, the National Council on Aging announced the publication of the 2025 National Falls Prevention Action Plan. A national steering committee, which included representatives from agencies serving older people who are blind or low vision. Included in the plan are six goals aimed at reducing or preventing falls […]

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