February is Low Vision Awareness Month

• Worldwide 1 billion people are experiencing the impacts of vision loss. For an estimated 90% of those individuals, vision loss could have been treated or prevented.
• Your eyes are an important part of your health. In many cases, vision loss can be prevented by getting a dilated eye exam once per year, wearing sunglasses, maintaining blood sugar levels, eating right, and stopping smoking.

• Montana Vocational Rehabilitation and Blind Services has professionals specialized in working with those who are experiencing vision loss. Services are available through the Vocational Rehabilitation Program, the Business Enterprise Program, and the Older Blind Program.

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Health in the 406 is regular communication by DPHHS on a variety of wellness topics designed to raise awareness of issues that impact the daily lives of Montanans.  Public health is a partnership of individuals and organizations and all Montanans have a role so they can improve their health and enhance their quality of life for themselves and loved ones. This health message is brought to you by the DPHHS, Public Health and Safety Division.