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AMD & Low Vision Awareness Month: Preventing Falls

Posted on February 7, 2024 - 1:20 pm by Pris Rogers

Person using white cane while walking outside

February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to highlight current research on AMD, other eye conditions, and falls. Fall Risk and Low Vision A recent British study finds people with cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are at a 33% greater risk of falls or fractures […]

Cataracts: My Personal Story

Posted on June 5, 2022 - 4:21 pm by Maribel Steel

Maribel sitting in front of an electronic magnifier (CCTV)

by Maribel Steel Editor’s note: June is Cataracts Awareness Month. According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), more than half of all Americans who are 80 or older either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove cataracts. My Story During my teenage years, I was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). After a time of […]

Healthy Vision Month: Learn About Age-Related Eye Conditions

Posted on April 28, 2022 - 3:33 pm by Pris Rogers

National Eye Institute Healthy Vision: A Family Focus Showing Pictures of Families Together

It’s Older Americans Month as well as Healthy Vision Month. This year’s Healthy Vision Month focus is on protecting vision together as a family and finding out about resources for access to eye care. Dr. Sefy Paulose recently updated our eye conditions section to prepare for Healthy Vision Month. Dr. Paulose will present a webinar […]