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Get Your Vision Checked: Quick Guide to Healthy Living
If you are age 65 or older, have your eyes checked every 1–2 years. People with diabetes should have their eyes checked more often.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
About Low Vision 
This site provides information about the definition of low vision, and includes example of what people with low vision see.... Details >
Adult Vision Screening
Half of all blindness can be prevented. A vision screening does not replace an eye doctor's exam, but it can help identify people who are at risk for eye disease.... Details >
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Information for Patients
This pamphlet is designed to help people with age-related macular degeneration better understand the disease. It describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of age-related macular degener... Details >
Aging and Your Eyes
Also available in: Spanish
Age can bring changes that affect your eyesight. But regular eye exams can help. With early detection, many eye problems can be treated and your risk of vision loss reduced. ... Details >
Clinical Studies Database Supported by the National Eye Institute (NEI)
This interactive, searchable clinical trial database provides detailed information on ongoing and completed clinical trials supported and conducted by the NEI since 1970. This site is designed for pa... Details >
Do You Have Low Vision? Take This Quiz and Find Out
Also available in: Spanish
Taking this online quiz could help you recognize early warning signs of eye disease and make a decision to see your eye care professional as soon as possible for a diagnosis.... Details >
Eye Health Organizations Database
This eye health organizations database from the National Eye Institute can help you find sources of eye health-related information for the public. Many of these organizations can also refer you to res... Details >
EyeCare America
EyeCare America is a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Their mission is to preserve sight by raising awareness about eye disease and providing access t... Details >
EyePower Newsletters - Low Vision Information Center
This site provides a list of newsletters published quarterly by the Low Vision Center. Recent issues are available here in both text (HTML) format and Portable Document Format (PDF). ... Details >