“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]
Showing posts with label National Eye Health Education Program. Show all posts
Showing posts with label National Eye Health Education Program. Show all posts
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Friday, July 19, 2013
Free Online Training on Diabetic Eye Disease
"Free, online training on diabetic eye disease for community health workers presented by the National Eye Health Education Program. Intended for health educators who want to help educate their communities about diabetic eye disease and the importance of eye health. This training uses the Diabetes and Health Eyes Toolkit. Access the training and toolkit here." [Source: ACU]
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Free Diabetic Eye Disease Materials Available
"Diabetic retinopathy, the most common diabetic eye disease, is the leading cause of blindness in adults 20–74 years of age. According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), 7.7 million people age 40 and older have diabetic retinopathy and it is projected to increase to approximately 11 million people by 2030...The National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) of the NEI invites you to order free resources to educate people with diabetes about diabetic eye disease and the importance of getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year." Click here to learn more. [Source: COPrevent]
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