November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Improving health and avoiding diabetes-related complications is essential for millions of people in the United States who have diabetes. One of the most common and serious complications of diabetes is vision loss. There are steps that will help reduce risk and preserve eyesight. Lighthouse Guild offers the following tips: Take control.… Continue reading Vision Health Tips for People with Diabetes
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Eye Health Tips to Protect Our Vision as We Get Older
September is Healthy Aging Month, and as we think about what we can do to maintain our general health as we get older, it’s also a good time to talk about what we can do to protect our eye health. Low vision, vision loss that can’t be corrected with eyeglasses or surgery, is a result… Continue reading Eye Health Tips to Protect Our Vision as We Get Older
How to Get Financial Help for Your Eye Care
If you need financial help for your vision health, the National Eye Institute has some suggestions for finding ways to pay for your care: Eye Exams and Surgery EyeCare America is a public service program that provides comprehensive eye exams and eye care at no cost to eligible candidates age 65 or older and people… Continue reading How to Get Financial Help for Your Eye Care