May is Healthy Vision Month

There’s a day/week/month for everything. Well, May is Healthy Vision Month.

According to Contact Lenses Today:

The National Eye Institute observes Health Vision month in May, an annual observance designed to raise awareness of the importance of eye care for those at risk for developing eye and vision problems. This year’s observance highlights the importance of early glaucoma detection. The NEI is encouraging patients to get a dilated eye exam and to spread the word to family and friend using its e-cards and brochures. For more information, visit http://www.nei.nih.gov/glaucoma.

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