PTM Images Develops Closed-Loop Recycling Production

August 23, 2016

WEST HOLLYWOOD, California, Aug. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — PTM Images®, a leading manufacturer of home décor and furnishings, announces the completion of its new polystyrene recycling facility in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. The Styrofoam and plastic material is collected from our U.S. retail customers, diverting the polystyrene out of U.S. Landfills and giving the material a new life. PTM diverts over 50 truckloads of Packaging Material, Coolers, and EPS Food Service containers from being dumped into U.S. landfills.

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PTM Images converts the recycled material into Mouldings used in the production of Mirrors, Picture Frames and Wall Décor. PTM on-shored the production of Moulding and integrated this technology into its 300,000 square foot production facility. PTM shifted its supply chain from China to the United States, where the company can utilize over 80% of U.S.-based raw materials.

“Our customer votes everyday with their wallets. Sustainability is extremely important to them. There are clearly solutions for difficult-to-recycle waste streams,” said Jonathan Bass, CEO, PTM Images. “Retailers must provide a solution to reduce their environmental footprint, and PTM partners with our customers to find solutions. The Consumer is rewarding companies and retailers that honestly put our planet first.”

PTM is proud of the meaningful progress it has made in the pursuit of true sustainability by implementing a system in which waste materials are utilized in a closed-loop program to create new products. PTM has made strides in reducing the waste it emits through reducing its consumption of energy, water, minimizing waste, and creating a healthier and more efficient factory environment. PTM believes this will ultimately lead to improved efficiency and a competitive advantage for our customers.

About PTM Images:

Established in 1995, PTM Images focuses on hospitality and home décor, and owns the largest home décor production facility in North America. PTM operates a state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facility in Mexico, a distribution center in Arizona, and has corporate offices and a showroom in the Pacific Design Center, West Hollywood – the hub of trending art and design. Its manufacturing facility gives PTM an advantage to produce high quality products utilizing efficient turnaround timing and high quality materials. PTM’s cutting-edge U.S., French and Italian robotic machinery and dedicated team enable the company to manufacture high quality products for numerous hospitality clients, interior designers and high-end retailers around the world.

No Southwest Effect for Travel to the United States

August 23, 2016

DALLAS, Aug. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FareCompare.com has released a second set of findings based on a comprehensive analysis of the Southwest Effect in new international routes. The study reveals that while consumers traveling to the U.S. did experience the Southwest Effect initially, those average lowest fares have since increased, returning to the levels they were prior to Southwest’s foray into those markets.

“Our latest study shows that Southwest Effect did not stick for travelers flying from the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America to the United States,” said Rick Seaney, CEO and co-founder of FareCompare. “Travelers there saw some initial benefit from increased competition, but fares to the U.S. from these markets have steadily increased in the first half of 2016 and will likely continue to do so in the near future.”

This conclusion contrasts with the first wave of analysis on the Southwest Effect conducted by the FareCompare team, released in April 2016. That study reported fares from the U.S. to international destinations now served by Southwest dropping 25%. In ensuing months, FareCompare data shows that percentage remained consistent.

“The news remains good for U.S. travelers looking for deals on getaways to places like Jamaica, Belize, Costa Rica and Mexico,” Seaney said.

The new report on the Southwest Effect is available at www.farecompare.com/southwesteffect.

The Methodology:

FareCompare analyzes more than 24 billion itineraries daily to find the lowest available prices on existing flights. For this project, the team analyzed data from the first quarter of 2015 through the second quarter of 2016 from the following origin cities: Belize City, Cancun, Liberia (Costa Rica), Mexico City, Montego Bay (Jamaica), Puerto Vallarta, San Jose del Cabo (Mexico) and San Jose (Costa Rica).

When that analysis was completed, flights were then priced from those origins to these destination cities: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Denver, Houston, New York and Washington, D.C.

Fares were compared for these airlines: Aeromar, Aeromexico, Alaska, Frontier, Interjet, JetBlue, Spirit, Sun Country, Tropic Air and Virgin America. Delta was not included, nor was Southwest which only releases prices on its Web site.

The first analysis compared 72,847 airfare searches the first quarter 2015 with 249,911 airfare searches in the first quarter of 2016 to determine if baseline price changes had occurred. The second analysis compared a total of 1,411,990 airfare searches from January 2015 through June 2016, using the same filters applied to the first analysis.

Other factors included in the collected data:

Non-stops and one-stop flights
Round-trip fares only
Length of stay: Between 4 and 14 days
Point of Sale: Outside the U.S.
Advance purchase: Between 14 and 34 days

The Findings:

During the first three months of 2015 the average lowest price across markets in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America on the aforementioned carriers was $605. In the second quarter of 2015 average lowest prices across these markets decreased $50 to $555 as the impact of Spirit Airlines service across these markets was felt. JetBlue also expanded service from Liberia, Montego Bay and San Jose while Aeromexico added service from Mexico City to multiple U.S. markets.

In the third quarter of 2015, average lowest prices continued to decline to $533. Major U.S. carriers American, US Airways (before its merger with American) and United along with smaller airlines and low cost carriers all lowered prices. Spirit and Frontier were the trendsetters with average lowest prices for this quarter of $449 and $454, respectively – undercutting the across-the-board average of $533 by approximately 16%.

In the last three months of 2015, average lowest prices rose to $572, likely reflecting holiday demand. While average lowest prices for JetBlue stalled at $459, Spirit and Frontier decreased to $427 and $341, respectively.

While the average lowest price dropped slightly from the last quarter of 2015 to the first quarter of 2016 to $564, it jumped back up to $603 in the second quarter of 2016, approaching the $605 price point of the first quarter of 2015. During this quarter, Frontier retrenched to Cancun origins only, while American prices rose to $552, the highest seen for this period of analysis. Alaska has the highest average lowest fare at a whopping $1,176, while Spirit and JetBlue hold the low positions at $444 and $479, respectively.

“The analysis over this 18-month period could actually make the case for The Spirit, Frontier or JetBlue Effect,” Seaney added. “Regardless, this research cements the importance of competition for consumers regardless of the origin destination.”

The research project was led by Dr. James C. Stone, Ph.D., Lead Data Scientist at FareCompare, supported by Anne McDermott, Editor and the entire analytics and communications team at FareCompare. The team continues to analyze this data to determine how shoppers can get the best deals and will provide updates on the findings in the near future.

About FareCompare

Headquartered in Dallas, FareCompare makes shopping for airfare easy and simple by comparing currently available fares from a wide variety of sources through one simple search. The company’s multiple products allow customers across the world to keep track of their favorite destinations and specific travel dates, plus find great low price deals that are not publicized through its best-in-class deal detection algorithms. FareCompare.com is the trusted source of 6 million global users every month.

Media Contact: Joel Frey, [email protected] (972) 588-1432 or (214) 695-1987

New Research Shows Nearly Half of American Parents Underestimate the Harm of School Absences

August 23, 2016

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A student who misses just two days of school each month — 18 days total in the year — is considered to be chronically absent. However, many parents don’t realize that, even when excused or understandable, absences add up and can greatly impact a child’s education. In the United States, more than 6 million children are chronically absent from school each year.

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New research released today by the Ad Council found that an overwhelming majority (86%) of parents understand their child’s school attendance plays a big role in helping them graduate from high school. However, nearly half (49%) of parents believe that it is okay for their children to miss three or more days of school per month – and that they won’t fall behind academically if they do. In reality, missing just two days of school per month makes children more likely to fall behind and less likely to graduate.

To combat chronic absenteeism, the U.S. Department of Education, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and the Ad Council have partnered to create a public service campaign, Absences Add Up. The campaign features a series of digital and out of home PSAs that drive parents to AbsencesAddUp.org. On the website, parents are empowered with information and resources to help ensure their children attend school each day.

“A good education provides the best pathway to opportunity,” said Mott Foundation President Ridgway White. “But to succeed in school, students have to be in school. That’s why we’re pleased to support a campaign that will help families and communities keep kids in the classroom.”

Absences Add Up is part of the My Brother’s Keeper Every Student, Every Day initiative, a broad effort to combat chronic absenteeism led by the U.S. Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Justice. The initiative calls on states and local communities across the country to join in taking immediate action to address and eliminate chronic absenteeism by at least 10% each year, beginning with the current school year.

“Ensuring kids actually make it to school is a vital part of leveling the playing field. Just missing a couple of days of school a month can mean the difference between dropping out and graduating on time. Absences add up. That’s why eliminating chronic absenteeism is a critical part of our work at the federal, state, and local level to ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed,” U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr.

One third of parents surveyed in the new Ad Council survey say they could do more to ensure that their child attends school every day. There are many reasons why students miss school when there are resources available to help. Some are struggling in the classroom, while others may be having trouble with bullies or dealing with challenges at home.

“Many parents don’t realize that absences can add up quickly and make children more likely to fall behind quickly in the classroom,” said Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council. “The Absences Add Up campaign gives parents the proper information they need to understand the true impact of school absences and the tools they need to set their children up for long-term success.”

Children who are chronically absent in preschool, kindergarten and first grade are less likely to read on grade level by the third grade. Students who cannot read at grade level by the third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school.

The Absences Add Up campaign directs parents and community members to AbsencesAddUp.org, where they can find information about the importance of school attendance and resources to learn how to help children who are struggling in school, being bullied, managing chronic illness or dealing with mental health challenges. The site also provides parents with resources to assist with caregiving, housing and food challenges. For teachers, community leaders, after school programs, and mentoring partners, there is information about how to encourage school attendance and resources to help address issues like poor grades, bullying, and family challenges that cause children to miss school when they don’t have to.

The Ad Council survey was conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs in June 2016. Ipsos surveyed more than 1,000 parents of children ages 6-13 to capture key attitudes regarding their children’s school attendance.

Ad Council
The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization with a rich history of marshaling volunteer talent from the advertising and media industries to deliver critical messages to the American public. Having produced literally thousands of PSA campaigns addressing the most pressing social issues of the day, the Ad Council has affected, and continues to affect, tremendous positive change by raising awareness, inspiring action, and saving lives. To learn more about the Ad Council and its campaigns, visit www.adcouncil.org, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or view our PSAs on YouTube.

My Brother’s Keeper
President Obama launched My Brother’s Keeper in February of 2014 to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and ensure that all young people can reach their full potential. In response to the President’s call to action, nearly 250 local municipalities in all 50 states have accepted the MBK Community Challenge.

U.S. Department of Education
U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr’s top priorities for this year have been promoting equity and excellence at every level of education to ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed; supporting and lifting up the teaching profession; and continuing the Department’s focus on returning America to the top of the rankings in college completion by ensuring more students earn an affordable degree with real value.

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, established in 1926 in Flint, Michigan, by an automotive pioneer, is a private philanthropy committed to supporting projects that promote a just, equitable and sustainable society. With year-end assets of approximately $2.7 billion in 2015, the Foundation made 400 grants totaling more than $119 million. As a longtime funder of community education and afterschool programs, the Foundation considers education an important pathway to opportunity. Through its work with the federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers initiative and the Absences Add Up campaign, Mott believes afterschool leaders can help schools connect and partner with parents to build good attendance habits that will benefit children throughout their lives.

Vehicle Checklist for Back-to-School Carpool Season

August 22, 2016

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — School carpool season is upon us and the non-profit Car Care Council reminds drivers to make sure their vehicles are kid-safe and road ready with a five-point checklist:

Check lights and wipers for visibility. With shorter days and inclement weather ahead, make sure lights and wipers function properly so that you can see and be seen. Check the exterior and interior lights and replace any that are dimming, rapidly blinking or not functioning. Check wiper blades for signs of wear and replace if necessary.
Get an annual brake inspection. The braking system is your car’s most important safety feature. Before carpool season gets in full swing, make sure that your brakes are functioning properly. Schedule a brake inspection and look for warning signs that your vehicle may need brake services, such as an illuminated brake light or screeching, grinding or clicking noises when applying the brakes.
Check tires for under inflation or excessive wear. Check tire pressure and refill underinflated tires, including the spare, and look for uneven wear and check tread depth. An easy way to do the latter is by placing a penny head-down in the tread groove. If the tread does not cover Lincoln’s head, it’s time to replace your tires.
Make sure everyone is buckled up. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website has important tips on seat belt fit and position. For the younger ones riding along, the site has information about how to install car seats as well as guidelines on selecting a car seat or booster based on your child’s age and size.
Consider a back-up detection device. Consider having a back-up detection device installed that provides rearview video or warning sounds when moving in reverse. While drivers should not rely solely on these devices, they can help to reduce the risk of backover incidents along with following other prevention tips from NHTSA.

“Back-to-school time is hectic for most families, but scheduling a complete vehicle inspection is time well spent,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Knowing your vehicle was checked by a professional technician will give you peace of mind and make all those trips to school and activities safer and less stressful.”

The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For a free copy of the council’s popular Car Care Guide or for more information, visit www.carcare.org.

HITN Explores the Wild Side of Nature with Special Programming to Celebrate National Wildlife Day

August 22, 2016

La Reina de las Mantarrayas - National Wildlife Day

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HITN-TV, the network that provides entertaining programing that aims to educate the U.S. Hispanic audience, will celebrate National Wildlife Day on September 4^th with special episodes, and documentaries featuring our nation’s wildlife.

HITN’s National Wildlife Day line-up will air Sunday, September 4^th from 12:00 PM – ET (9:00 am – PT) through 12:00 AM – ET (9:00 pm – PT).

The line-up of programs includes a one-hour special that introduces viewers to Dr. Andrea Marshall, the first person in the world to complete a PhD on manta rays, and her journey to preserve the management of the enigmatic and overfished manta ray population of Mozambique. The line up also includes a documentary that follows the story of zoologist, Martin Hughes-Games and his team dedicated individuals who’s lifework is to save the young of endangered animals – who are the key to preserving some of our planet’s most critically species. And much, much more.

“By presenting this programming on the National Wildlife Day, our viewers will learn the stories of the men and women working worldwide to make a difference by helping to save and preserve some of our planet’s most vulnerable species,” said Florentina Almonte, HITN-TV’s Director of Programming.

HITN-TV provides educational programming in Spanish in the United States, reaching more than 40 million households in key Hispanic markets across the country. HITN-TV is distributed in the US and Puerto Rico on DIRECTV, DISH Network, AT&T U-verse TV, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast, Charter, Cablevision and Mediacom, and in other markets on Time Warner Cable. For more information, visit www.hitn.org.

What: HITN-TV Celebrates National Wildlife Day
with Special Programming featuring our nation’s wildlife

When: Sunday, September 4^th 2016

Where: HITN-TV( www.hitn.org/donde-ver-hitn )

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“DocuTellers”, the first ever specialization course in Crossmedia Creative Narrative aimed to marketing and journalism professionals in the Americas

August 22, 2016

MIAMI, Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HispanoPost Media Group in collaboration with St. Thomas University in Miami, is pleased to announce the first edition of DocuTellers: the course designed for managers, top executives and other marketing and media professionals interested in expanding their career development into new and innovative ways of creating stories and content.

DocuTellers will be taught in theory and practice by renowned professors and lecturers, top executives of major domestic and international TV Networks, such as Nestor Fernandez, Fernando Gaston, Diana Bustamante, Mauricio Angarita, Alex Cereghini, Jose Tillan or Manuel Aguilera, to name a few.

This first edition of DocuTellers will be a 3 week learning program, in which the students will learn the newest techniques and trends in documentary production, TV and social networks reporting, feature films, content development for audiovisual and digital media, as well as skills and techniques to generate and monetize products in digital domains and others.

“We are thrilled to have such a diverse and high profile academic panel. These professionals are a prime example of success in the production of stories for film and TV as well as digital media and social networks” said Rosa Soto, Director of DocuTellers.

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
The first edition of DocuTellers will be held between October 3rd and 22nd, at the Saint Thomas University Campus in Miami. It is open to marketing and communication professionals. For additional information and tuition details, please visit www.docutellers.com or write us at [email protected].

COURSE DYNAMICS
The course, whether in person or on line, will feature a series of continuous dialogues between the academic team and the on line lectures. Each student will have access to an individual learning space for digital learning, with personalized tools to develop their own projects, always under the guidance of highly specialized tutors, and will finish the course with an individual, professional-quality project. This will also give the students a unique opportunity to create, expands and reinforce their high profile contacts network, and acquire the tools and the know-how required to launch or reinforce their careers in today’s digital, audiovisual and journalistic environments.

CONTACT
DOCUTELLERS
Rosa Soto / Adriana Hoz
[email protected] / ah@hispanopostcom

AT&T And ETECSA Sign Deal For Cuba Roaming And Direct Connections

August 22, 2016

DALLAS, Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — AT&T* has reached agreements for Cuba roaming and direct interconnection with Empresa De Telecomunicaciones De Cuba (ETECSA). The deal continues to enhance AT&T’s global coverage for customers – the best of any U.S. wireless provider.¹

“Cuba is a growing international calling destination for our customers,” said Bill Hague, executive vice president, AT&T Global Connection Management. “With this agreement, AT&T customers soon will be able to seamlessly connect with talk, text and data while visiting Cuba.”

We will announce commencement of wireless roaming availability and pricing for AT&T customers visiting Cuba at a later date.

Click here for more information on our international wireless and calling plans and travel tips.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
¹Global coverage claim based on offering discounted voice and data roaming; LTE roaming; voice roaming; and world-capable smartphones and tablets in more countries than any other U.S.-based carrier. International service required. Coverage not available in all areas. Coverage may vary per country and be limited/restricted in some countries.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions around the globe connect with leading entertainment, mobile, high speed internet and voice services. We’re the world’s largest provider of pay TV. We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin American countries. And we help businesses worldwide serve their customers better with our mobility and highly secure cloud solutions.

Additional information about AT&T products and services is available at http://about.att.com. Follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/att and YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/att.

© 2016 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the Globe logo and other marks are trademarks and service marks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

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Direct Auto & Life Insurance to Recognize Outstanding Students During Hispanic Heritage Month

August 22, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Direct Auto & Life Insurance will award more than $2,000 to outstanding high school students during its upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

This new initiative comes on the heels of a successful 2016 Back to School campaign, which featured free backpack giveaways at more than 400 Direct store locations across the southeast. It’s coupled with the company’s continuing partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation for their 2016 Youth Awards, and it demonstrates the company’s continued focus on education in the communities it serves.

“For us, supporting these education initiatives is all about community,” said Jack Campbell, Chief Operations Officer of Direct Auto & Life Insurance. “We take pride in the fact that we live and work in the same communities as our customers, and an important part of supporting these communities is providing opportunities for advancement and growth.”

Nominations for the contest can be submitted online at https://www.directgeneral.com/HHM or at Direct store locations between Sept. 1 and Sept. 30. The finalists will be selected based on GPA (B average or better), extracurricular involvement and leadership qualities. A selection committee will review the nominations and reward the finalists:

Grand Prize: $1,000
Second Place: $750
Third Place: $500

In addition, the three individuals whose nominations are selected will receive a $100 gift card for their participation.

In keeping with the company’s continued focus on community, education and diversity, Direct will sponsor the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards presented by HHF for the third consecutive year. The 2016 Youth Awards will help provide educational grants to Latino high school seniors who have excelled in the classroom, community and “priority fields” of mathematical science, healthcare & science, technology, engineering, business & entrepreneurship, education and community service. To learn more and apply for this grant, visit http://www.hispaniceheritage.org/programs/youth-awards. The deadline to apply is Oct. 2, 2016.

To learn more about Direct or its Hispanic Heritage Month celebration (including contest details), visit www.directgeneral.com/HHM, stop by a local Direct store, or call 1-877-GO-DIRECT (1-877-463-4732).

About Direct Auto & Life Insurance

Direct General Corporation, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, is a privately owned financial services holding company whose principal operating subsidiaries provide non-standard personal automobile insurance, term life insurance, and other consumer products and services primarily on a direct basis in the southeastern United States. The Company, whose annual revenues exceed $500 million, markets and sells its products and services under the Direct Auto & Life Insurance brand in over 400 retail store outlets, by phone through its call center, and via the Internet.

Press Resources:
Direct Corporate Website: http://www.directgeneral.com
Direct Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/DirectAutoIns
Direct Twitter Handle: @DirectAutoIns

Ophthalmologists Encourage Making Your Eyes Part of a Healthy Aging Strategy

August 19, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — According to a national survey released today by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly two out of three American adults report having eye or vision problems. A significant percentage of them, however, fail to seek medical attention in the form of regular, sight-saving eye exams. In observance of Healthy Aging Month in September, eye physicians and surgeons are emphasizing the importance of having regular eye exams to maintain healthy eyes and vision.

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Some of the more common age-related eye diseases include age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Early detection and treatment of these conditions can help to save sight before vision loss occurs [1]. Ophthalmologists – the physicians that specialize in medical and surgical eye care – recommend a dilated comprehensive eye exam as the best way to prevent these conditions from becoming debilitating.

U.S. Adults Do Not Get Eye Exams as Often as Recommended
The survey results emphasize a need for more education about the importance of medical eye exams. Findings showed that 64 percent of adults had at least one or more of the following issues with their eyes or vision:

difficulty seeing at night;
blurry vision;
reading up close;
flashes of light;
red, watery eyes; and,
double vision.

Despite experiencing some level of impairment, 13 percent said they had never sought an examination by an ophthalmologist.

“Just like graying hair, weakening hips and slowing metabolism, our eyes are impacted by age, usually starting around age 40,” said Rebecca J. Taylor, M.D., a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “Many adults around this age begin taking steps such as eating a healthier diet and increasing exercise to prevent their risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other issues. Having regular exams to prevent potentially blinding eye disease should also be part of this overall health maintenance plan.”

How Often Do Adults Need Eye Exams?
The Academy recommends that a healthy adult get a baseline eye exam at age 40, even if they have no history of problems or disease. Those who have chronic conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, may require more frequent exams.

For those over age 65 who may be concerned about cost or lack of health insurance, the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s EyeCare America program offers eligible seniors a comprehensive eye exam. Some may also qualify for up to one year of treatment at no out-of-pocket cost.

For more information on eye disease and conditions, visit the Academy’s EyeSmart^® website. To interview ophthalmologists or patients who can speak to the importance of eye exams, please contact the Academy’s Public Relations Department at [email protected].

About the American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest membership association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 ophthalmologists, we are passionate about protecting sight and fighting preventable blindness. For more than 120 years, we have been educators, innovators and advocates for the public and our profession to ensure the highest-quality medical and surgical eye care. Our EyeSmart^® program is a preeminent source of eye health information for the public and empowers people to preserve their vision. For more information, visit www.aao.org.

About the Survey
The survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Poll on behalf of American Academy of Ophthalmology Feb. 1-3, 2016 among 2,048 adults ages 18 and older. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact [email protected].

[1] https://nei.nih.gov/healthyeyes/aging_eye

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(Español) Seguridad es la nueva onda cool en este regreso a clases

August 19, 2016

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