September is Healthy Aging Month. Explore infographics, videos, social media content, and other resources to help spread the word about vision and aging.| www.nei.nih.gov
Low vision is a vision problem that makes it hard to do everyday activities. It can’t be fixed with glasses, contact lenses, or other standard treatments like medicine or surgery. Read about the types of low vision and its causes, diagnosis, and treatment.| www.nei.nih.gov
Researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI) are launching a clinical trial to test the safety of a novel patient-specific stem cell-based therapy to treat geographic atrophy, the advanced “dry” form of age-related macular degeneration.| www.nei.nih.gov
A dilated eye exam is the only way to check for eye diseases early on, when they’re easier to treat. Learn more about dilated eye exams.| www.nei.nih.gov