The National Eye Institute (NEI) established the National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) to help health and community professionals increase awareness about eye health. NEHEP programs are designed to reach populations at higher risk for eye disease and vision loss and to promote the use of vision rehabilitation services.
Diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults, but it can be detected and treated early. Help people with diabetes learn what they can do to protect their vision.
People who have lost some vision can still make the most of their remaining sight. Help encourage people with vision loss to use vision rehabilitation services to maintain their independence and quality of life.