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Awareness is the key to educating women on why vision problems can directly impact their health .
A new Harris Poll , conducted in January 2014 *, revealed that only 9 percent of the women surveyed knew that they were at significantly greater risk of suffering permanent vision loss than men . Eight-six percent believed that men and women are at equal risk , and 5 percent believed that men were at greater risk .
The responses indicate an alarming lack of understanding and knowledge regarding the gender specific symptoms , conditions and risks associated with their vision health . Let ’ s fix this together .
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Expectant mothers should be aware of possible vision changes during pregnancy .
Women who have diabetes or gestational diabetes should visit their eye doctor .
Other things you can do to protect your vision for life
• Wear UV-blocking sunglasses and a brimmed hat outdoors
• Learn of any family history of eye disease
• Use cosmetics safely
• Use contact lenses safely
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Only 9 percent of the women surveyed in 2014 knew that they were at a significantly greater risk of suffering permanent vision loss than men . The SeeJaneSee campaign is about educating women about the greater risk of eye problems . This awareness campaign brought together a blogging , social media , an infographic , website and video to educate and inform American women .
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percentage oF women in the u . s . who didn ’ t know they had an elevated risk oF permanent vision loss
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More women than men face vision problems
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women suFFer From vision problems more than men
65 %
61 % 61 % 56 % 63 %
Blindness
66 %
Women are also more likely to develop dry Eye
Get a dilated eye exam today to help save your vision .
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