May is Vision Health Month
Vision Health Month is a great time to raise awareness about eye health and ways to prevent vision loss. A regular eye exam by a doctor of optometry is the best way to stay on top of eye health. Did you know that 1 in 7 Canadians will develop a serious eye disease in their lifetime? Yet 75% of vision loss can be prevented or treated with proper care. A comprehensive eye exam can also detect potentially life threatening conditions, like brain tumours, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Get EyeWise
May is Vision Health Month, and the Canadian Association of Optometrists is running an awareness campaign with a call for Canadians to “Get EyeWise” to help encourage optimal eye health and vision care. The digital campaign will run on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and TikTok throughout May. Members are encouraged to get involved and make use of the digital resources as well. This is a great opportunity to remind patients and your community about the importance of eye health and the key role of the OD in their health care team.
All members are welcome to use the nationally branded EyeWise materials, available in English and French through the CAO Member Portal.
Here are some of the video assets available to help encourage all to "Get Eyewise"!
Their Eyes Tell a Story!
👁️🔎 When’s the last time your child’s eyes got checked? 🔎👁️
Routine eye exams are key to your child’s vision and eye health 👁️🔎
They also help with overall health and wellbeing. Set your child up for success by getting their eyes checked.
It's never too soon to see an Optometrist.
Your Eyes Tell a Story!
👀🔎 Optometrists See What You Can't 🔎👀
Optometrists do more than check vision. They assess eye health. They can also detect signs of serious health conditions like brain tumors, diabetes and heart disease.
Make eye exams part of your health-care routine. Find an Optometrist near you!