Outlook Newsletter

May Is Healthy Vision Month
Celebrate Healthy Vision Month by using a variety of free resources that promote eye health and safety.

Effective Strategies for Educating Older Adults About Eye Health
Older adults are at higher risk for developing age-related eye diseases and conditions. Find tips for effective health education strategies to inform them about disease risk factors and the importance of early detection.

Widgets, Web Banners, and More
NEHEP has many electronic resources to help you promote the importance of eye health, including a Healthy Eyes Widget and Web banners.

NEHEP Adds New Common Vision Problems Vodcast to Collection
NEHEP has added a new vodcast to its collection, which provides an overview of refractive error and how common vision problems can be detected and treated.

National Institute on Aging Launches Go4Life Campaign, Invites Partners
The National Institute on Aging has developed a national campaign for adults ages 50 years and older to encourage them to make exercise and physical activity a regular part of their lives.

American Academy of Ophthalmology Launches New Spanish Eye Health Website
OjosSanos is a new Spanish-language version of the American Academy of Ophthalmology EyeSmart website.

Chinese Speakers May Qualify Online for Free Eye Exams
EyeCare America has added a Chinese-language option to an online referral service.

AHRQ Releases New Health Literacy Tools for Pharmacists
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has developed health literacy tools to help pharmacists ensure that the care and instructions they provide to patients are understandable.

PBA Brings “Focus on Eye Health” at National Summit
Prevent Blindness America (PBA) will hold the Focus on Eye Health: A National Summit in June to promote data from two public health reports addressing vision and eye health in the United States.

National Council on Aging Invites Participation in Falls Free© Initiative
Each year on the first day of fall, states and communities observe Falls Prevention Awareness Day.

HVCA Spotlight: NewView Oklahoma
NewView Oklahoma created the Adapted Type 2 Diabetes Education Program for Persons with Vision Impairment to deliver tailored education and information to support diabetes self-management among those with diabetes-related vision loss.

On the Road With NEHEP
Join NEI staff for presentations on NEHEP educational efforts that support eye health for people with diabetes and older adults.

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