Periodicals > The Bulletin > Vol. 73, No. 5
| Name: | Keeping an Eye on Things |
| Authors: | Riverman, Rylla |
| Indexed Date: | 7 Oct. 2024 |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Riverman, Rylla. “Keeping an Eye on Things.” The Bulletin, Vol. 73, No. 5, May 2024, p. 19, https://www.aanr.com/member-benefits |
Summary
May is National Healthy Vision Month, a wake-up call for vision health, with more than 23 million Americans, age 18 and older, having never had an eye exam. The article highlights various eye diseases including AMD, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and dry eyes, underscoring the importance of regular comprehensive eye exams for early detection and treatment to prevent vision loss. UV protection is emphasized, and the importance of sunglasses with lenses that absorb/block UV to defend against eye and eyelid damage is emphasized.