FEBRUARY IS LOW VISION AWARENESS MONTH

…and I bet your didn’t get me anything! LOL

Maybe the best gift you can get yourself or someone else is a comprehensive vision screening. According to The National Eye Institute (NEU), over four million people living in the US have a vision impartment and most aren’t aware of it [link].

Low Vision Awareness Month was established a few years ago by the non-profit organization Vision Council [link]. It’s purposes are to raise awareness of low vision, to urge folks to have periodic vision check ups and to provide ways for people with vision loss to cope. (Some of the best low vision coping tips are on the right.)

 

Vision loss often creeps in slowly. 

Aging is the most frequent cause but there are many other factors such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), diabetes and many more.

Tip for getting a free eye exam: Contact your local Lion’s Club [link].

Time may be of the essence. Most vision impairments cannot be corrected. Once your vision is gone, it is gone forever. Vision loss may leave you feeling anxious, helpless, and depressed.

Check out this excellent YouTube video about low vision:

Download a free Low Vision Fact Sheet here.