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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
Fact:
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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