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| January 2012 | |
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| Jan. 1 | National Glaucoma Awareness Month. More than 2 million Americans age 40 and older suffer from glaucoma. Nearly half do not know they have the disease- it causes no early symptoms. |
| February 2012 | |
| Feb. 1 | Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)/Low Vision Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss, affecting 1.6 million Americans age 50 and older. |
| Feb. 1 | Eyeglasses Are Back! New Options to Look Good and See Better |
| March 2012 | |
| Mar. 1 | Save Your Vision Month Save Your Vision Month is the AOA annual campaign to remind Americans about the importance of good vision and healthy eyes. The first week of the month is annnually designated by the president of the United States as Save Your Vision Week. |
| Mar. 1 | National Nutrition Month This nutrition education and information campaign, sponsored annually by the American Dietetic Association, focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. The theme for 2011 is "Eat Right with Color". |
| April 2012 | |
| Apr. 1 | Women's Eye Health and Safety Month Women often manage family health concerns. However, they may, in some cases, overlook thier own health needs. Many may not understand how factors such as hormonal changes, age, or smoking can affect visions. |
| May 2012 | |
| May. 1 | Healthy Vision Month Healthy Vision Month was developed by the National Eye Institute (NEI) to elevate vision as a national health priority. |
| May. 1 | National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month. Sponsored annually by the Allergy Council of America, this observance can provide an opportunity to increase public awarness regarding the effects of allergies on the eye as well as available treatments. |
| May. 1 | National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Sponsored by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, this observance is intended to promote the benefits of physical activity. |
| May. 1 | National Stroke Awareness Month The National Stroke Association is hoping to promote greater awareness of the symptoms of stroke as well as encourage immediate action to assist stroke victims, including ocular manifestations. |
| May. 1 | Older Americans Month. Sponsored each year under a presidential proclamation by the Federal Administration on Aging (AoA), Older Americans Month is observed by the administrations's National Aging Services Network of state, Native American tribal, and area (regional) agencies on aging as well as numerous community organizations that serve older adults. |
| May. 1 | National Sight-Saving Month Prevent Blindness America (PBA) notes that exposure to ultraviolet rays can burn delicate eye tissure and increase the risk of development of cataracts and cancer of the eye. |
| July 2012 | |
| Jul. 1 | Book your Back-to-School appointment NOW!!! Appointments are going fast!!! Book your appointment now to ensure you are seen in time for the new school year!! |
| August 2012 | |
| Aug. 1 | Children's Eye and Safety Month Prevent Blindness America (PBA) will disseminate information about amblyopia (a condition that can affect 2% - 3% of children) as well as tips on the prevention of eye injuries in children, signs of possible eye problems, and general eye health. www.preventblindness.org |
| Aug. 1 | Children's Vision and Learning Month The College of Optometrists in Vision Developement (COVD) sponsors this observance to educate the public on the steps that can be taken to ensure children do not sturggle with reading and learning because of undiagnosed vision problems. |
| Aug. 1 | Cataract Awareness Month Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in the world. As the U.S. population ages, interest in this topic is likely to increse. Close to 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older already have cataracts, according to Cataract Awareness Month sponsor Prevent Blindness America (PBA). By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have cataracts. |
| September 2012 | |
| Sep. 1 | Sports and Home Safety Month There are thousands of eye injuries each year related to common household products and sports, according to Prevent Blindness America (PBA). |
| October 2012 | |
| Oct. 1 | Halloween Safety Month Prevent Blindness America (PBA) will suggest steps that parents, teenagers, and children can take to ensure a safe Halloween. |
| November 2012 | |
| Nov. 1 | National Diabetes Month Declared each year by presidential proclamation, November is observed as American Diabetes Month by the American Diabetes Association and by Prevent Blindness America (PBA) |
| Nov. 1 | Book your appointment NOW!!! Does your Insurance run out??? Are you on holiday vacation??
IS YOUR INSURANCE RUNNING OUT AT THE END OF THE YEAR?? |
| December 2012 | |
| Dec. 1 | Don't forget to use your Flex Dollars before the end of Dec!!! Appointments go very fast this time of year. Make sure you plan ahead so you are able to use all of your insurance benefits before they run out!!!! Use it or lose it... |
| Dec. 1 | Safe Toys and Gifts Month Prevent Blindness America (PBA) offers tips on how to choose age-appropriate toys that will minimize risk of eye injury. |
