Vision is one of our most valuable senses. It is important to have your eyes examined by an eye care professional regularly. May is Healthy Vision Month. Don't wait until it's too late. Make an appointment to ensure your eyes are healthy. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends the following guidelines:- At age 40: have a baseline examination for eye diseases
- 20 to 40: have an eye exam every 5 to 10 years
- Over age 40: have an eye exam every 2 to 4 years
- Over age 65: have an eye exam every 1 to 2 years
- Diabetics should have an eye exam every year
Read more about Healthy Vision Month from the National Eye Institute/National Institutes of Health at http://www.nei.nih.gov/hvm/
Dr. Susan Lewallen came to Washington, DC to make presenations at USAID and the National Eye Institute and visited IEF on May 22nd. Susan and her husband, Dr. Paul Courtright are the co-founders and co-directors of the Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology in Moshi, Tanzania. A group of IEF Board members and friends had the opportunity to visit KCCO in February and learn about the research and training being provided for eye care professionals from all over Africa. Susan's presentations focused on health care management and the challenges of eye research in Africa.Photo L-R: Susan Lewallen with IEF's Raheem Rahmathullah, John BarrowsVictoria M. SheffieldPresident & CEO
