Ready to spread the word about how Hispanics/Latinos can protect their vision? Our sample Facebook posts will help you get your message out all year long.
Facebook tips
- Find and “like” the National Eye Institute page on Facebook
- Read, share, and “like” the content on our page
- Tag us using @NationalEyeInstitute
- It’s an eye health fiesta! Celebrations year round can help you reach Hispanics/Latinos with eye health information. Check out our Celebrations list for ideas: https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/eye-health-among-hispanicslatinos/outreach-tools
- Did you know Hispanics/Latinos have some of the highest rates of visual impairment and blindness? Eye disease frequently goes undetected in Hispanics/Latinos. Find resources to help raise awareness about eye health at https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/eye-health-among-hispanicslatinos
- Eye health education materials are available “en español” directly from the National Eye Health Education Program. Download yours today! https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/eye-health-among-hispanicslatinos
- The Diabetes and Healthy Eyes Toolkit helps community health workers educate people with diabetes and their loved ones about diabetic eye disease and maintaining healthy vision. Learn more and download the Toolkit in English or Spanish at https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/diabetic-eye-disease-resources/diabetes-and-healthy-eyes-toolkit
- Although early detection and treatment can prevent vision loss from glaucoma, most cases of glaucoma in Hispanics/Latinos go undiagnosed. Learn more about glaucoma at https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/glaucoma
- Hispanics/Latinos with diabetes are at higher risk of losing vision or going blind from diabetic eye disease. But vision loss can be prevented when it is detected and treated early. Learn more at http://www.nei.nih.gov
- Studies show Hispanics/Latinos have high rates of eye disease and visual impairment, and many are unaware they have an eye disease. The National Eye Health Education Program has materials in Spanish to help you promote eye health. Download materials at https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/eye-health-among-hispanicslatinos
- We need to take care of our abuelitos. If someone you love has low vision, learn about the resources available to help them maintain their quality of life at https://nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/low-vision