Outlook Newsletter

Outlook is the electronic newsletter of the National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP).  Outlook provides quarterly updates on eye health education, disease prevention activities, and NEHEP activities and materials.

In the Summer 2008 Outlook Newsletter:

Letter from the Chair of the NEHEP Planning Committee
The National Eye Health Education Program works to educate the public with evidence-based information about eye health and safety and the importance of early detection and timely treatment in minimizing vision loss.

The NEHEP Website Has a New Look!
The NEHEP Website has been updated and redesigned.  Learn more about this “one-stop shop” for valuable resources to help you develop or enhance your eye health education efforts.

KAP Highlight: Hispanics
Findings from the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Eye Health and Disease Survey support the need to continue educating Hispanic adults about eye health and disease.

Connecting with a Local Hispanic Community about Eye Health
The Hispanic Institute for Blindness Prevention has accomplished much in its efforts to provide accessible eye care services to a local Hispanic/Latino community.

NEI Participates in AARP’s “Life @ 50+” National Event and Expo
NEI will participate in providing eye health information to those who visit the Vision Pavilion in the exhibit area at AARP’s annual “Life @ 50+” Exposition in September.

Alliance for Aging Research Takes a Closer Look at AMD
A new resource from the Alliance for Aging Research takes a close look at age-related macular degeneration and the exciting new advances that are offering hope to the millions of Americans it affects.

Rx Label Enable: American Foundation for the Blind Calls for Accessible Medication Labels
The American Foundation for the Blind has a new campaign to ensure that people with low vision have ready access to information on prescription bottles and medical inserts.

Healthy Vision Community Awards Spotlight: Erie Family Health Center
The Erie Family Health Center, a Healthy Vision Community Awards recipient, continues to make strides in enhancing its Eye Health Promotion and Education Program targeting low-income Hispanics with diabetes.

Outlook Archive

• Spring 2008 Outlook
• Winter 2008 Outlook
• Spring 2004 Outlook
• Summer 2003 Outlook
• Fall 2002 Outlook
• Spring 2001 Outlook
• Summer 2000 Outlook