Retinoblastoma: Understanding this Rare Eye Cancer  | 
                      
                     
                      Cancer can affect all parts of the body, but when it occurs in the retina, or the layer of nerve cells lining the back of the eye, it leads to retinoblastoma. This rare condition is the most common type of eye cancer occurring in children, with 200 to 300 children diagnosed each year, according to the American Cancer Society. 
 
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                      Six Rare Eye Conditions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of  | 
                      
                     
                      When your ophthalmologist examines your eyes, they have a valuable window into your ocular health and wellness. Regular exams help prevent or treat eye conditions, ranging from the most common, such as refractive errors that usually result in people getting glasses, to rare ones that affect fewer than 200,000 Americans.  | 
                      
                     
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                      For accidents, you have insurance. For breakdowns, you need SnoopDrive.  SnoopDrive partners with A-rated providers to bring you best-in-class products and packages at radically lower prices.
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                      Keeping you and your loved ones safer than ever.   We live in a world with more crime than ever before. At the same time, we have a broken 50-year-old 911 system that is slower and more inaccessible each year, which we rely on to provide help when we need it most. SAFE4R has created the answer to the question, “How can I keep my family safe?” 
  We built SAFE4R to be very easy to use. By simply saying a private voice command that you set up or by clicking a single button, you activate a powerful engine that triggers a multitude of safety features automatically. Invite family, friends and neighbors to join you in the mobile app to increase the power and reach of your ability to be safer than ever before. 
  HVA members receive the Premium version of the app for free, and their family members get it for $3.99/month. Sign up, then download the app for free from the iOS App or the Google Play store.
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                      Log in to the Healthy Vision Association website today to access your exclusive benefits.   | 
                      
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                      Scholarships  | 
                      
                     
                      Healthy Vision Association (HVA) awards scholarships of $2,500 each to students attending one of the 21 optometry schools in the United States and meeting the criteria listed at the link below. Up to 20 scholarships are awarded each year based on grade point average, extracurricular activities and a required essay. If you are eligible, make sure you apply.  | 
                      
                     
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                              Optometry Giving Sight was established as a joint initiative of the World Council of Optometry, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness and the Brien Holden Vision Institute to address the debilitating problem of vision impairment worldwide.  | 
                               
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              
                              With the support of the optometry industry, optometry professionals, patients and donors, Optometry Giving Sight funds programs to deliver desperately needed vision care, train local eye care professionals, and develop sustainable infrastructure in developing countries.  | 
                               
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                      HVA Sponsorships Articles in this newsletter are meant to be informative, enlightening, and helpful to you. While all information contained herein is meant to be completely factual, it is always subject to change. Articles are not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your doctor before starting any exercise program. 
 
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