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The start of a
new year brings new CE requirements, and the NHOA will supply
HIGH-QUALITY CE to meet your needs. No need to go anywhere else!
The program and registration for the February 1 CE day are now online
and ready for you to check out.
CLICK HERE to check
out
the program and REGISTER NOW!
The other 2012 CE dates are May 9, July 11 and October 19-20-21.
Block the dates now - more details will follow. |
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Vision for a Lifetime
Regular eye exams are the key to
ensuring a lifetime of healthy vision for you and your family.
Infants-
The New Hampshire Optometric Association encourages parents to
include a trip to the optometrist in the list of well-baby check-ups.
Assessments at six to twelve months of age can determine healthy vision
for successful development.
Students-
Nearly 25 percent of school-age children have vision
problems, but 86 percent of children entering first grade do not receive
an eye exam.
Eye exams for children entering school are critical for the early
intervention needed to treat diseases and disorders that can lead to
poor school performance and can ultimately affect a child’s quality of
life.
Adults &
Seniors - You have changed over the years and so have your
eyes. Adults, beginning in their early to mid-40s, can experience
changes in their ability to see clearly at close distances. This normal
aging change in the eye’s focusing ability will continue during the 40s
and 50s making regular eye exams a priority.
Aging adults have an increasing risk for the development of cataracts,
glaucoma and macular degeneration and other sight threatening conditions
such as diabetes. When vision loss does occur, the
New Hampshire
Association for the Blind,with the support of Lions Clubs,
conducts low vision clinics to help people with vision loss
get the specialized equipment and support they need to continue leading
full, active lives.
Exam Assistance Programs
InfantSEE-
Through this program (formerly known as Operation Bright Star) optometrists provide a no-cost
comprehensive infant eye assessment, regardless of income or insurance.
Assessments at six to twelve months of age can determine healthy development of vision.
Visit infantsee.org
to find a doctor and learn more about the program.
Eligibility Criteria:
- None. EVERY infant, 6-12 months of age is
eligible.
Lions Club
- The Lions Club stands ready to assist people in need. If
you are in need of assistance please contact your local Lions Club today.
Vision USA
- Vision USA provides basic eye health and vision care
services, free of charge, to the many uninsured, low-income people and
their families who have no other means of obtaining care.
Call (800) 766-4466 or visit
www.aoa.org to apply online or by
mail. For additional information contact Vision USA by e-mail,
visionusa@aoa.org.
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Important New
PQRI Information:
CLICK HERE
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for
the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases,
injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated
structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the
eye.
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