Take Care of Your Eyes and Continue Looking Forward to the Future

Take Care of Your Eyes and Continue Looking Forward to the Future

September 9, 2016

By: Neyal J. Ammary-Risch, M.P.H., MCHES, Director, National Eye Health Education Program

Aging brings with it many opportunities and changes, from major transformations such as becoming a grandparent or going back to school, to simple lifestyle changes like starting a new exercise program. Don’t miss out on any of these experiences. Take stock of your eye health to make sure your eyes are healthy and you are seeing your best.

As you age, you are at higher risk for vision loss from certain eye diseases and conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, low vision, and dry eye.
You can reduce your risk of vision loss from eye disease and make sure your eyes are healthy by following a few simple steps.
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