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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023
Thank You to all who helped support DEF this year!! Discovery Eye Foundation has been successful in 2022 and all because of very loyal and dedicated donors that continue to support sight-saving...
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and the perfect time to raise awareness about this disease. Early on there are no symptoms. In fact, many people with glaucoma don’t even know they have it. Learn...
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February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month is observed annually every February. It’s an awareness month targeted at spreading information about AMD and other sight threatening diseases that...
View ArticleDEF Helps Bring Vision-Saving Treatment To Patients With Retinitis Pigmentosa
Director of the Stem Cell and Retinal Regeneration Program at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute (GHEI), Henry Klassen, MD, Ph.D., leads life-changing research that will affect and influence...
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April is Women’s Eye Health Month
April is Women’s Eye Health Month to educate women about the steps they can take today to help preserve vision in the future. Women make up most of the 4.4 million Americans age 40 and older who are...
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10 Tips for Summer Eye Care
Summer is almost here, whether you’re hanging out in the backyard pool, at the beach or spending quality time outdoors with family, it’s important to remember your eye safety — no matter how much fun...
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June is Cataract Awareness Month
National Cataract Awareness Month is celebrated in June. The awareness campaign promotes information about the eye condition that is the leading cause of treatable vision loss in the U.S. Yes, this...
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Blue Light: What Is It And How Does It Affect Your Eyes?
What Is Blue Light? Blue light, also known as high-energy visible (HEV) light, is a color in the visible light spectrum that can be seen by human eyes. These wavelengths of visible and non-visible...
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Back to School – Why Eye Exams are Important for your child!
Summer is almost over and it’s back to school season! As parents, many of us are busy ensuring our kids are ready and prepared for the new school year; worrying about school supplies, new clothes, and...
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September is Healthy Aging Month
Healthy Aging Month is an annual health observance designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older. Aging is a process that brings many changes. Vision loss and...
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Save Your Vision Month –
Save Your Vision Month is here. We at DEF remind you to prioritize your eyes in 2024 In honor of Save Your Vision Month, here are some everyday things you can control to help “Save Your Vision”. Enjoy...
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How To Protect Your Eyes During the April 8th Solar Eclipse
On April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, the last time a total solar eclipse will be viewable from the continent until 2033. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes...
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May is Healthy Vision Month
Vision loss can have a major impact on every part of life. Having a visual impairment can create challenges in performing everyday tasks, and the stigma around losing vision can be isolating — causing...
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DEF’s Vision Legacy Society
We extend a heartfelt invitation to you to forge a vision legacy! Join the Discovery Eye Foundation’s Vision Legacy Society! By including us in your estate planning, you can make a significant impact...
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR EYE PRESCRIPTION
If you need eyeglasses, it is because you were diagnosed with a refractive error during your eye exam. This means your eyes have trouble focusing and images can appear blurry. Types of refractive...
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