Native American Heritage Month celebrates a rich culture and educates people about issues unique to the Native American community. It’s an opportunity to draw attention to health issues that disproportionately affect Native Americans. It’s a group that is at higher risk of developing diabetes and other conditions that can affect eye health. This blog post discusses why the risks of developing eye disease are higher for Native Americans. Those are facts you need to know as a broker to tailor your messaging based on your audience and to educate about the unique health risks that Native Americans face.
What Is Genetic Ophthalmology and What Does It Mean for Eye Health?
Genetic ophthalmology (GO) is an emerging field that could provide more effective treatment for genetic eye diseases such as glaucoma. However, GO also raises some serious concerns that should be addressed as this technology progresses. What is Genetic Ophthalmology?...