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    Jan 2

    January is . Get the facts about glaucoma and schedule a dilated :

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  2. 12 hours ago

    During a dilated , an eye doctor will use drops to widen your pupils to get a better view of your eyes:

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  3. 16 hours ago

    can occur when pressure inside the eye rises & damages the optic nerve:

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  4. 20 hours ago

    It’s . One benefit of walking a pet is getting exercise, which is good for your eyes:

  5. Jan 23

    Looking for resources to help increase awareness about dilated eye exams during ? Visit

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  6. Jan 23

    It’s ! While it’s OK to indulge, eating a diet rich in fruits & veggies is good for your eyes:

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  7. Jan 23

    half of people w/ don’t know they have it & are at risk of vision loss? Get a dilated :

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  8. Jan 22

    is a leading cause of vision loss in the U.S. Download & share this infographic:

    1 reply 9 retweets 5 likes
  9. Jan 21

    Answer: Sometimes. Not every person with increased eye pressure will develop glaucoma. Learn more:

  10. Jan 21

    Question: Can you develop if you have increased eye pressure?

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  11. Jan 20

    Its . Visit our Pinterest page to learn why smoking is bad for your eyes:

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  12. Jan 20

    Are you at higher risk for glaucoma? Schedule a dilated eye exam to make sure you are seeing your best:

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  13. Jan 19

    Answer to this morning’s question: False. Vision lost from glaucoma cannot be restored.

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  14. Jan 19

    True or false: Vision lost from glaucoma can be restored. Come back later today for the answer.

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  15. Jan 18

    more than 520,000 African Americans have ? This number may reach 800,000 in the next 15 years:

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  16. Jan 18

    A is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Watch this video to learn more:

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  17. Jan 17

    ¿Está en riesgo de glaucoma? Un examen de los ojos con dilatación de las pupilas le permite ver lo mejor posible.

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  18. Jan 17

    January is . Learn about resources that can help people w/ vision loss:

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  19. Jan 16

    Wonder how causes vision loss? Pressure builds inside the eye and damages the optic nerve. Learn more:

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  20. Jan 16

    Looking for an opportunity to volunteer on ? Consider joining NEHEP partner .

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  21. Jan 15

    Wearing a wide-brimmed hat & sunglasses can be stylish, but they also help protect your eyes from UV rays:

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