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May 2024

May is Healthy Vision Month

Taking steps to care for your eyes can help prevent vision loss from glaucoma and other eye diseases.

Get a dilated eye exam. A dilated eye exam can detect eye diseases at an early stage when there are no symptoms. To perform a dilated eye exam, your eye care professional puts drops in the eyes to dilate, or widen, the pupil so he or she can get a good look at the back of the eye. Early detection and treatment of eye diseases such as glaucoma can slow or stop vision loss and reduce the risk of blindness. Talk to your eye doctor about how often you should have a dilated eye exam.

Be aware of risk factors. The risk of vision loss and blindness is higher for some people based on race, ethnicity, and other demographic factors. For example, you might be at higher risk for glaucoma if you have a family history of glaucoma; have diabetes; are African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, or Alaska Native; or are older than 50. Knowing about your family's health is helpful to maintain your own eye health. Talk to your family members about their eye health history. It is important to know if anyone has been diagnosed with an eye disease, since some (like glaucoma) have a hereditary component.

Healthy Vision Resources

If you are experiencing vision loss, it can have a major impact on every part of life. The National Eye Institute's Healthy Vision Month website features a wide array of resources for people with a visual impairment — like information about vision rehabilitation services and tools to help make meaningful connections with others.

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Featured Video: Taking a Look at the Latest in Glaucoma Medications

Dr. David Richardson (San Marino Eye) shares insights about medications for treating glaucoma in this interview by Brizette Castellanos of Glaucoma Research Foundation. Watch the video.

Glaucoma Patient Summit: Featured Seminar

Day one of the Patient Summit is comprised of a Welcome Reception and optional small group seminars ($25 per person). Our featured seminar is titled "I've Just Been Diagnosed with Glaucoma. Now What?" This seminar aims to provide newly diagnosed individuals with practical information and support. Participants will learn about treatment options, lifestyle changes, and regular monitoring to maintain eye health. By the end of this seminar, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and resources to navigate life with glaucoma confidently. For a limited time, get access to one Friday seminar and the full day of sessions on Saturday for $100 (early bird pricing).

June 28 – 29, 2024
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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