Healthy Vision Month Resources from CDC

Healthy Vision Month Resources from  CDC May is Healthy Vision Month. Many vision problems  and eye diseases  can be treated if caught early.  The first step is getting a complete eye exam.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  is offering information on how to keep your eyes  healthy for both the general public and public  health professionals.

You can learn more about eye exams and steps you can take to protect your eyesight  through these CDC resources: A feature article that includes tips for keeping eyes healthy,  including having regular eye exams.  It can be read online in English or Spanish. A podcast on why it is important to get regular eye exams.  It will be available  May 24 on CDC’s podcast page. An announcement in MMWR, a weekly CDC report of useful  public health  information and recommendations. A Web site from CDC’s Vision Health Initiative dedicated  to providing  information on eye diseases and on how  to protect your eyesight.  The Web site also offers data on vision and  eye health in 20 states,  and the economic impact of vision loss.