Tag: glaucoma
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National Eye Exam Month; exam required for first-time students, new drivers and driver’s license renewals
Kentucky Health News August is National Eye Exam Month, and state officials are encouraging Kentuckians to prioritize their eye health by making an appointment with their eye doctor. “Regular eye...
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Get those eyes examined, or a ‘sneak thief’ might steal your sight
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, so the Kentucky Optometric Association is emphasizing the need for an annual dilated eye exam. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S.,...
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month; disease is second leading cause of blindness
One million Americans will be diagnosed with glaucoma in the next 10 years, prompting Kentucky optometrists to raise awareness of the disease this month. “People who do not visit their...