“The National Institutes of Health, National Eye Health Education Program will host a webinar on Thursday, October 31st, 12:00pm – 1:30pm MST. Register Now.
With the increasing prevalence of diabetes, the number of Americans with diabetic eye disease is on the rise. The National Eye Institute (NEI) estimates that 7.7 million people ages 40 and older have diabetic retinopathy, and this number will increase to 11 million by 2030. Diabetic eye disease can lead to vision loss and blindness; however, early detection, timely treatment, and appropriate follow-up can prevent 95% of severe vision loss from diabetes.
The National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) invites you to participate in a webinar to learn more about diabetic eye disease and opportunities to help raise awareness among people with diabetes during National Diabetes Month in November. NEHEP has an array of resources to assist its Partnership and other intermediaries in their educational efforts including a new Social Media Toolkit, info-graphics, public service announcements, educational materials, and more.” [Source: COPrevent]
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