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Vision and Eye Health Infographics

Eye Health and Safety Infographics

Prevent Blindness has created these eye health and safety infographics to provide easy-to-read, relevant, and timely information on a wide range of eye and vision topics.  They are designed specifically for sharing, unaltered, on social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Please contact us at 1-800-331-2020, or [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to partner with Prevent Blindness on the development and distribution of eye health and safety information.

June is Cataract Awareness Month

Cataract

Cataract can occur in babies and children. By Age 80, More Than Half of All Americans Will Have Cataract More than 25 Million Americans Have Cataract Millions of Americans Undergo Successful Cataract Surgery Every Year Smoking Increases Your Risk of Cataract Don't Let Cataract Keep You From Enjoying This Face The Risk of Cataract is Higher for Those Who Have Family Members with the Disease Fumando aumenta la probabilidad de tener cataratas. Deje de fumar hoy para guardar su visión para mañana. Más de 25 millones de estadounidenses tienen cataratas. Visite PreventBlindness.org/cataract para averiguar lo que necesita saber sobre los síntomas y las opciones de tratamiento. Millones de estadounidenses se someten a una cirugía de cataratas exitosa cada año. Hable con su oftalmólogo sobre qué esperar y visite PreventBlindness.org/cataract ¡No dejes que las cataratas te impidan disfrutar de este rostro! Hable con su médico acerca de las cataratas hoy. Visite PreventBlindness.org/cataract para obtener más información. A los 80 años, más de la mitad de los estadounidenses tendrán cataratas. Obtenga más información sobre los síntomas y las opciones de tratamiento en PreventBlindness.org/cataract Este riesgo de catarata es mayor para quienes tienen familiares con la enfermedad. Asegúrese de informar a su oftalmólogo sobre el historial de salud ocular de su familia. Obtenga más información sobre los factores de riesgo y los tipos de cataratas en PreventBlindness.org/cataract

AMD

AMD Infographic - More Women Than Men have AMD Age-Related Macular Degeneration affects central vision.  Age-related macular degeneration affects central vision. Save Sight, Don't Smoke! Age-related Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in people 50 years old or older Eat for Your Eyes!

Children’s Eye Health and Safety

Without early detection and treatment, uncorrected vision disorders can impair child development, interfere with learning, and even lead to permanent vision loss. Only half of the states in the U.S. require vision screening for preschool-aged children. How does your state compare? You may not know that this is how your child sees. Most vision disorders that lead to impairment are preventable. Act now to detect vision problems early. The annual cost of children's vision disorders is $10 billion.

Children’s Vision

Your Child's Vision is Essential to her Success in School Your Child's Vision is Essential to Her Success in School Your Vision is Essential to His Success in School

Help you child practice healthy eye habits today to protect their vision in the future. Amblyopia, "lazy eye," is the most common cause of vision loss in children. The most significant risk factor for visual disorders in children is maternal smoking. Quit now! The most common vision disorders in children are refractive errors. Get your child's eyes checked today.

Clinical Trials

Your Participation in a clinical trial can help someone else in the future. Your participation in a clinical trial can help find the next treatment. Patient Health and Safety is at the Heart of Every Clinical Trial Finding New Vision Treatments Starts with You! It takes a village to find new treatments for vison disorders. Diverse representation in clinical trials is essential to improving health outcomes for all people. My vision was saved because others joined a clinical trial. Your participation in a trial can help find the next treatment.

Contact Lens Safety

Before handling contact lenses, always wash hands with soap and water.Never sleep in contact lenses unless authorized by an eye doctor. Never store your contact lenses in water Contact lens wearers are at higher risk for keratitis, an inflammation of the cornea.Use contact lenses safely to protect your eyes. All contact lenses require a prescription.

en español

Spanish contact lens infographic Nunca Almacene Sus Lentes de Contacto En Agua Use Lentes de Contacto de manera segura para proteger sus ojos.   Contact Lens infographic, Spanish Spanish contactc lens infographic

Diabetes-related Eye Disease

Symptoms of Diabetes-related retinopathy include... Staying Healthy Will Make it Easier to manage your diabetes. Risk Factors for Diabetes-Related Retinopathy Include...Diabetes-related Eye Disease is the Leading Cause of Blindness in Working Age Adults Do You Have Diabetes? Diabetes is one of the most common risk factors for cataracts.Do You Have Diabetes? Your Eyes Can Be Affected What Parts of Your Body Can Be Affected By Diabetes?Know Your ABCs of Diabetes to Protect Your Eye Health Vision loss due to diabetes can lead to feelings of depression and anxiety

en español

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Dry Eye

Dry eye can occur if you spend a lot of time looking at your computer, tablet, or smart phone. Severe cases of dry eye can cause damage to the front of the eye. Contact lens wearers are at higher risk for dry eye. Women are twice as likely to develop dry eye as men. People who are ages 50 and older are at higher risk for dry eye. Eyelid Care is important if the cause of your dry eye is eyelid irritation. More than 16 million Americans have moderate to severe dry eye symptoms

en español

Las mjeres tienen el doble le probabilidades de desarrollar ojo seco que los hombres. Los usuarios de lentes de contacto tienen un mayor riesgo de ojo seco. Los casos severos de ojo seco pueden causar dano al frente del ojo. El ojo seco puede ocrrir si pasa mucho tiempo mirando su computadora, tableta o telefono inteligente. Dry eye infographic en español Dry eye infographic, spanish

Fireworks and Fourth of July

Fireworks Safety  Fireworks Safety Fireworks Safety An infographic by Preventblindness.org explaining the dangers of fireworks Prevent blindness banner displaying the dangers of fireworks A banner by PreventBlindness.org displaying firework eye hazards Fireworks Safety Ideas for fireworks alternatives for safe celebrations

Geographic Atrophy (GA)

Geographic Atrophy (GA) is an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) Do you or someone you know have vision loss from geographic atrophy (GA)? Risk factors for geographic atrophy (GA) Symptoms of geographic atrophy (GA) If you have dry age-related macular degeneration, talk to your eye doctor about your risk for geographic atrophy (GA)

La atrofia geografica es una forma avanzada de degernacion macular relacionada con la edad. la atrofia geografica (GA) Los factores de riesgo de la atrofia geografica (GA) Los sintomas de la atrofia geografica Si experimenta alguno de estos sintomas, consulte a un oftalmologo lo antes posible.

Glaucoma

Early detection and treatment can help save your vision from glaucoma If you have had a serious injury, you are at greater risk of developing glaucoma. If left untreated, glaucoma may lead to vision loss or even blindness.  The older you are, the greater you risk for glaucoma Women make up 61% of all glaucoma cases Glaucoma runs in families. Glaucoma is irreversible. Early diagnosis is important. Glaucoma is the Sneak Thief of Sight. WANTED, "Sneak Thief of Sight" Glaucoma can seriously affect the ability to drive safely. Don't let the "sneak thief of sight" steal these moments. People with glaucoma slowly lose peripheral vision Glaucoma occurs about five times more often in African Americans.

Signs and Symptoms of Glaucoma Does your child have glaucoma?

en español

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Halloween and Halloween Safety

  The Improper Use of Contact Lenses is Scary! Have a safe and fun Halloween Have a Safe and Happy Halloween by Following These Tips

Holiday

Christmas

Holiday Zoom infographic Make sure eye protection is on your gift list!  Seeing is Believing Do you see what I see? Happy Holidays from Prevent Blindness Keep the holidays bright by only giving safe toys this year. Give eye protection along with sports equipment this year. UV-blocking sunglasses make great stocking stuffers. Santa can check his list twice thanks to his glasses! When was your last eye exam? Give the gift of eye protection this year. We love your eyes, even if they are made out of coal!

Hanukkah

Hanukkah

Kwanzaa

Happy Kwanzaa from Prevent Blindness

Holiday – Other

Easter

Easter infographic

Valentine’s Day

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Inflammatory Eye Disease

Without early detection and treatment, inflammatory eye diseases can lead to vision loss. Treatment for inflammatory eye disease may include eye drops, ointments, prescription medications or injections. Uveitis symptoms may affect one or both eyes  Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) can develop eye problems, including uveitis.If you have arthritis, you are at higher risk for developing eye problems, including inflammatory eye disease.

en español

Queratitis

Inherited Retinal Diseases

Inherited Retinal Diseases are a group of diseases that can cause severe vision loss or even blindness. Stargardt Disease is an inherited retinal disease (IRD) that causes damage to the macula, the area that is responsible for sharp, straight-ahead vision. Inherited Retinal Diseases are a group of genetic conditions caused by a change (mutation) in a gene that affects the gene's ability to function properly. Retinitis Pigmentosa is an inherited retinal disease tat affect vision over time. Genetic testing for inherited retinal diseases is important to lead to an accurate diagnosis and help patients and healthcare providers develop a disease management plan.

Keratitis

If you wear contact lenses, you have an increased risk for keratitis, an inflammation of the cornea. The first symptoms of keratitis, an inflammation of the cornea, are usually eye pain, redness, and blurred vision. Untreated keratitis can lead to corneal scarring, which can cause permanent vision loss. Keratitis can be successfully treated if diagnosed early.  Contact lens wearers are at higher risk for keratitis, an inflammation of the cornea.

 

Low Vision

Living Well with Low Vision

General Eye Health and Vision

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Sports Eye Safety

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Take a Screen Time-Out!

Take a Screen Time-Out. Focus on the health of your eyes. Take a Screen Time-Out. You can't stop screen time. But you can prevent eye strain. Take a Screen Time-OutTake a Screen Time Out. Just because screen time is part of our lives doesn't mean eye strain has to be. Take a Screen Time-Out Take a Screen Time Out. A child's eyes need special care. Take a Screen Time-Out

Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)

Thyroid Eye Disease begins with an acute phase: symptoms appear suddenly and then worsen. Up to 50% of people living with Graves' disease may develop Thyroid Eye Disease The effects of Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) can lead to depression, anxiety, reduced self-confidence, and social isolation.
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Ultra Violet (UV) Awareness

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Workplace Eye Safety and Wellness

Help prevent serious eye injuries! Talk to your eye doctor to find out what you can do to prevent digital eye strain. Use the 20-20-20 Rule

Ayude a prevenir lsiones oculares graves Hable con su oculista Usa la regla 20-20-20

Women’s Eye Health and Safety

Women are at higher risk of eye disease than men. More women are caregivers. Hormone changes throughout a woman's life may affect her vision. Las mueres corren un mayor riesgo de enfermedades oculares que los hombres. Mas mujeres son cuidadorasLos cambios hormonales a lo largo de lad vida de una mujer pueden afectar su vision

Avoid the risk of eye infections by never sharing eye cosmetics. Women have a higher prevalence of dry eye than men. Changes during pregnancy may include puffy eyelids, migraine headaches, refractive changes and more. If you have diabetes and are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, talk to your eye doctor on the best ways to keep your eyes healthy. More women than men have cataracts, glaucoma and AMD

World Sight Day

Prevent Blindness Works to Save Sight Our Healthcare Starts Here October 8 is World Sight Day October 8 is World Sight Day October 8 is World Sight Day October 8 is World Sight Day Your Vote Matters