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]

Webinar: Enhancing Eye Health among Hispanics/Latinos

The National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) of the National Eye Institute, one of the National Institutes of Health, invites you to participate in a free webinar on Aug. 15, 2 - 3 p.m., ET that highlights important information about research conducted with Hispanics/Latinos. The webinar will include an overview of the prevalence of eye diseases and conditions among this population, their knowledge of eye disease, preferred sources of information, barriers impeding effective communication with healthcare providers; and describe NEHEP resources available to help raise awareness about eye health during Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond.  Click here to register.