May is Healthy Vision Month, a national eye health observance established by the National Eye Institute (NEI) in May 2003. Millions of people living in the U.S. have undetected vision problems, eye diseases, and conditions. Healthy Vision Month is a time to raise awareness about eye health and strategies to help prevent vision loss and blindness.

Even though May is nearly over, it’s important to educate patients about the importance of comprehensive dilated eye exams in maintaining eye health and preserving sight, no matter what month it is. In addition to offering their own expert advice, eyecare professionals can direct patients to these NEI resources and materials:

• Healthy Vision Month Website
• Healthy Eyes Toolkit
• Healthy Eyes Webpage

This handy fact sheet includes five steps your patients can take to keep their eyes healthy.