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February 1, 2006 celebrated the launch of National Eye Health and Screening day and also the Am Eye Healthy? campaign. On that day Am Eye Healthy? partners led by Prevent Blindness America, provided free eye screenings in Washington, D.C. and in eight other cities across the country. These cities included: Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; Houston, TX, Nashville, TN; New York, NY; and St. Petersburg, FL. By reaching out to Americans across the country Am Eye Healthy? used National Eye Health Education and Screening Day as a catalyst to increase eye health awareness, help prevent unnecessary vision loss and help provide information, resources and options for those living with eye disease.
Regular vision screenings are essential for healthy vision. They aid physicians in early detection and treatment as well as helping to prevent the onset of certain eye diseases. By making vision screenings part of your general health regimen you can protect your sight and look forward to healthy vision for years to come! For more information on vision screenings and to find a location near you contact Prevent Blindness America at:
Prevent Blindness America
211 West Wacker Drive
Suite 1700
Chicago, Illinois 60606
Phone: 1-800-331-2020 (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST Monday through Friday)
E-mail: info@preventblindness.org
URL: www.preventblindness.org
February 1 isn't the only day Americans should think about their eye health. Everyday of the year there is a reason to celebrate eye health and awareness. Take the time to learn more about eye health; get your eyes screened and encourage your friends, family and neighbors to do the same. Ask yourself, "Am Eye Healthy?"
Need more reasons to get eye healthy? Below is a list of important eye health dates:
January – Glaucoma Awareness Month
February – National Eye Health Education and Screening Day - February 1
February – AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
March – Save Your Vision Month
March – Workplace Eye Health and Safety Month
April – Women's Eye Health Month
April – Minority Health Month
May – Healthy Vision Month
June/July – Eye Safety Awareness Week – Week of July 4th holiday
August – Cataract Awareness Month
September – Age-Related Macular Degeneration Week – Third week in September
October – Eye Injury Prevention Month
November – Diabetic Eye Disease Month
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