A new treatment is showing promise for people with macular telangiectasia type 2, a rare eye disease that can lead to vision loss. Early clinical trial results suggest a protective protein might help. Read More: https://t.co/C7Pav9j5Px #EyeHealth #VisionResearch #ResearchNews

Have you heard of geographic atrophy (GA)? It’s an advanced form of AMD that causes vision loss. Whether you’re living with GA, caring for someone who is, or just want to learn more, you can find out more at https://t.co/jSsZC651e7 #GeographicAtrophyAwarenessWeek

Navigate #LowVision with confidence! Check out our page on #VisionRehabilitation. #VisionRehab can help you with job training, daily living, transportation, and more. Find out how vision rehab can help you keep doing the things you love. https://t.co/6PM8hZnf8c

New research shows that gene based risk scores may help detect normal tension glaucoma (NTG) earlier—especially in individuals with normal eye pressure. A promising step toward personalized glaucoma care. https://t.co/nnwhOxrkr2 #Glaucoma #Genetics #NTG #ResearchNews

Do you know how #diabetes can affect your eyes? Call the FREE @PBA_savingsight Eye Health Audio Library to learn how to protect your sight and get ready for eye exams – available anytime in English or Spanish! For people with diabetes, caregivers, and families. #EyeHealth

December 1–5 is #HandwashingAwarenessWeek. Be sure to remind your family how important handwashing is to avoid common eye conditions like #PinkEye. This resource from @CDCGov can help. Learn more: https://t.co/DCHiqNXgpu #Handwashing #PinkEye #EyeCare #EyeHealth

Packing for holiday travel? Don’t forget about your eyes! Whether you’re preventing dry eye on planes or caring for your contacts while traveling, @AcademyEyeSmart has you covered with tips to keep your eyes healthy and comfortable on the go. More info: https://t.co/w1HFIxvcS5

#ICYMI: Scientists have developed a compound that helps protect the retina’s light-sensing cells. It activates a natural defense enzyme and could lead to future treatments for vision loss. Read more: https://t.co/eP347YAcxX #NIHfunded #ResearchNews #VisionResearch #VisionNews

Diabetic eye disease is a leading cause of blindness & often has no early warning signs, so it’s important for people with diabetes to get regular eye exams. Nov. is #NationalDiabetesMonth, a great time to check out these diabetic eye disease resources: https://t.co/10IbZCWzaa

More than 30 million people in the U.S. have #diabetes, which increases the risk for vision loss & blindness from diabetic eye diseases. Learn more about these diseases & steps people can take to protect their vision: https://t.co/LCFJFE82sv #DiabeticHealth #EyeHealthCare

Reading, writing, screens – your child’s eyes work hard at school! But if their vision isn’t working correctly, it might be hard for them to keep up. To learn more about what vision skills school-aged children should have, check out this article: https://t.co/Pf9Uj6gaTl

#ICYMI - Myth buster: Losing your vision is NOT just "part of aging"! 💪 In fact, there’s plenty of ways to protect your eyes as you get older. This #HealthyAgingMonth, discover NEI resources with tips and tricks to preserve your vision. Visit https://t.co/QCXeLKuqAr

#ICYMI: New study uses magnets to guide stem cells into the eye, lowering pressure for months in #glaucoma models. Read more: https://t.co/75TelqoyRl #StemCells #EyeHealth #VisionResearch #VisionNews #ResearchNews

#DiabeticRetinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and the leading cause of vision loss in adults. Learn more with our “Diabetic Retinopathy: What You Should Know” booklet: https://t.co/V0ZIOG5Exr #Diabetes #NationalEyeInstitute #EyeHealth

#ICYMI - 👀 Your eyes may be the windows to your overall health! Regular exams don't just protect your vision – they help doctors spot diabetes, high blood pressure & other health issues early. Learn more: https://t.co/i9RqiKd5II #HealthyAging

A tip from the pros at #NIH…protect your eyes from the sun! Sun damage builds up over time. Wear sunglasses and a hat to keep your vision healthy. Find more protips like these at https://t.co/6U5NOHpalr #EyeCare #HealthyVision #HealthyEyes

#ICYMI: Scientists found a link between a cancer-related pathway and how the blood-retina barrier (key to keeping the eye healthy) works. This discovery could lead to new ways to prevent or treat eye diseases: https://t.co/QHQ7hczZRg #VisionResearch #ResearchNews #VisionNews

Tiny yellow deposits called drusen can be an early sign of age-related macular degeneration (#AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. Learn more in this short video: https://t.co/deyfG3nQiA #EyeHealth #MacularDegeneration #HealthyVision #EyeCare

November is #NationalDiabetesMonth. Learn about diabetes and how it can affect your eye health with our 1-page handout: https://t.co/8WQc4o2kBd #NationalEyeInstitute #VisionLoss #EyeHealthcare #EyeHealth #Diabetes #DiabeticHealth

#ICYMI: Parents, give your child the gift of clear sight! Know the signs of a hidden vision problem. Sometimes, the signs are less obvious. For example, kids who lose interest in long activities may be having vision trouble. Learn more: https://t.co/u9sdOWVUas