Each month, Preserve Vision Florida focuses on a different topic related to vision health. With information published on our blog, we provide information that Floridians need to preserve sight.
January – National Glaucoma Month: Over 2.2 million Americans over age 40 suffer, but have no symptoms from the “Sneak Thief of Sight” that can lead to blindness. Learn more about glaucoma.
February – AMD/Low Vision Month: Over 2 million people are affected by macular degeneration – low vision aids can help. Info about warning signs informs those at risk. Learn more about AMD/Low Vision.
March – Workplace Eye Wellness Month: The more vision problems employees have, the greater the related healthcare expense – $139 billion is estimated national cost.
April – Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month: Women are at greater risk than men for eye disease. Hormonal changes, age, and smoking can endanger women’s eye health.
May – Ultraviolet Awareness Month: Exposure to UV rays can burn delicate eye tissue and raise the risk of developing cataracts and eye cancer; sunglasses help.
June – Cataract Awareness Month: Cataract is the leading cause of blindness worldwide. 24.4 million Americans have cataracts by age 40; more than 50 percent of those aged 80+ have cataracts.
July – Fireworks Safety Month: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 14,700 fireworks-related injuries in 2024.
August – Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month: Amblyopia affects 2-3 percent of all children and can cause permanent vision loss. Eye Patch Club helps kids accept treatment.
September – Sports Eye Safety Month: Thousands of eye injuries occur annually related to sports activities among youth and adults; we educate re: sports safety wear.
October – Home Eye Safety Month: Over half of all eye injuries occur in or around the home. We encourage eye wear and emergency treatment.
November – Diabetic Eye Disease Month: 136 million Americans have prediabetes or diabetes. Over one-third of the American population is affected by these conditions, with many unaware of their status. Here is information about how to avoid the onset of diabetic eye disease, diabetic retinopathy.
December – Safe Toys and Gifts Month: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports 231,700 ER visits due to toy-related injuries; majority are to head and face, eyes.
