Mark your calendar! 🗓️ The The Vision Council’s 2024 Vision West Expo is from September 19 to 21. Don’t miss this chance to learn from manufacturers, suppliers, providers, and retailers in the vision community. Register now: thevisioncouncil.org/vision-expo-we…

Are you a parent or caregiver? Prevent Blindness’s toolkit can help you make sure you know how to take care of your child’s #EyeHealth. Explore the toolkit’s resources: nationalcenter.preventblindness.org/parents-need-t… #EyeHealthEducation

From Universität Augsburg (Germany): macrophages inside the eye (mouse study) may develop in the vitreous during embryonic development, rather than developing in the blood & moving to the eye later in life. Peter Wieghofer @BMC Journal of Neuroinflammation: bit.ly/3XfMZpO

Here’s a healthy vision tip for your child: Always wash your hands before touching your eyes! Check out more tips for keeping your eyes healthy from #NEIforKids: nei.nih.gov/learn-about-ey… #ChildrensEyeHealth

Some eye diseases run in families. That’s why it’s important to talk to your family members about #EyeHealth! Start the conversation and share healthy vision tips: nei.nih.gov/learn-about-ey…

If your child or teen plays sports, the last thing they want is to miss a game because of an eye injury. That’s why kids always need to wear the right safety gear. Get the facts about sports and #EyeSafety: nei.nih.gov/learn-about-ey… #ChildrensEyeHealth

¿Sabía que las lesiones oculares provocadas por actividades como los deportes son la principal causa de ceguera en los niños? La mejor manera de prevenir lesiones deportivas en los ojos es usando anteojos protectores. Aprenda más: nei.nih.gov/espanol/aprend… #NEIenEspañol

#ICYMI: We launched an intramural grant program called “Innovate Together.” It helps scientists explore new tools and techniques, and gain career-building experience in grant proposal writing and budget management. Read more: nei.nih.gov/about/news-and… #NEIResearchNews

From Argonne National Lab: a new code package to show radar meteorology data in a colorblind-friendly manner. American Meteorological Society paper: bit.ly/3AuWtVh

Do you have a hard time reading things up close? Eye doctors can check for #presbyopia as part of a comprehensive #EyeExam. Learn more: nei.nih.gov/learn-about-ey…

#ChildrensEyeHealth and Safety Month may be ending, but you can still share these kid-friendly resources with the parents and kids in your life. Check out #NEIforKids ➡️ nei.nih.gov/learn-about-ey…

Older adults are more likely to get age-related macular degeneration (AMD). If you have AMD, use this guide to get the most out of your doctor’s appointments: nei.nih.gov/learn-about-ey… #HealthyAgingMonth

#QuizTime! ✏️ True or false? Adults 50 and older should get a dilated eye exam to catch eye diseases and conditions early. Answer: nei.nih.gov/learn-about-ey…

September is #HealthyAgingMonth! As you age, it’s normal to notice changes in your vision, like needing more light to read or having trouble seeing up close. Learn more from our friends at The National Institute on Aging (NIA): nia.nih.gov/health/aging-a… #EyeHealthEducation

Age-related Macular Degeneration (#AMD) is an eye disease that may cause central vision loss. Our #ImageOfTheMonth is of a human retina affected by the disease with deposits of cholesterol (blue) and proteins seen in retinas with AMD (red & green).

Have you registered for AAO’s annual meeting? It’s taking place from October 18 to 21. You can visit the world’s largest ophthalmic expo and learn about the latest research in ophthalmology. Register here: aao.org/annual-meeting #EyeHealthEducation

Planning a visit to your eye doctor during #HealthyAgingMonth? Use these tips to talk with your doctor about your #EyeHealth: nei.nih.gov/learn-about-ey… #EyeHealthEducation

¿#SabíaQue? En su etapa temprana, ¡la degeneración macular relacionada con la edad (AMD, por sus siglas en inglés) no presenta ningún síntoma! Lea nuestra guía para hablar con su médico sobre la AMD: nei.nih.gov/learn-about-ey… #NEIenEspañol #SaludOcular #SaludVisual

It’s #HealthyAgingMonth! Older adults with vision loss are at higher risk for falls. The good news is that eye exams can help protect your vision. Learn about eye exams: nei.nih.gov/learn-about-ey… #EyeHealthEducation

Mark your calendar. 📅 On October 27 to 30, APHA is hosting their 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo in Minneapolis, MN! For more information, visit: apha.org/Events-and-Mee…