Organizations Also Launch Social Media Donation Campaign to
Support Prevent Blindness' Sight-Saving Fund During February's AMD
Awareness Month
BRIDGEWATER, N.J., and
CHICAGO, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch + Lomb, a
leading global eye health business of Bausch Health Companies Inc.
(NYSE/TSX: BHC) ("Bausch Health"), and Prevent Blindness, the
nation's oldest volunteer eye health non-profit organization, today
announced they are joining together for the sixth consecutive year
during AMD Awareness Month to raise awareness of Age-Related
Macular Degeneration (AMD), one of the leading causes of vision
loss in adults 50 years of age and older. The two organizations
will launch a year-long video series which will feature the
personal stories of people who have AMD and the strategies they
have for living a healthy lifestyle with the first episode
launching later this month.
"Every February for the past six years, we have collaborated
with Prevent Blindness to raise awareness of AMD, which affects
approximately 16 million people in the
United States," said Joe
Gordon, U.S. president, Bausch + Lomb. "Beginning this month
and through the remainder of 2021, we will release videos that
highlight several outstanding people who have been able to
successfully manage their AMD diagnosis while continuing to live
fulfilling lives. It is our hope that through their stories we can
encourage others with AMD, particularly during these times, to take
the right actions to help reduce their risk of progression of this
debilitating condition."
As part of the launch of the video series, Bausch + Lomb and
Prevent Blindness will post a variety of content on their social
media pages throughout AMD Awareness Month in February to share
facts and helpful information about AMD. Additionally, Bausch +
Lomb will donate $1* to Prevent
Blindness and its sight-saving fund for every "share" or "like" of
certain posts from the Bausch + Lomb SightMatters Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/SightMattersCommunity.
"We're very proud of the progress we've made with Bausch + Lomb
in raising awareness and providing resources to support people
living with AMD. We look forward to expanding our efforts by
sharing real-life personal stories," said Jeff Todd, president and CEO, Prevent Blindness.
"Even with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and some delays in
routine care, we hope that these videos, coupled with our
social media campaign, will inspire people to schedule a
comprehensive dilated eye exam with their doctor – the only way to
get properly diagnosed with AMD."
Although there is no cure for AMD, there are steps that patients
can take as part of a plan created with their doctor to help reduce
their risk of progression. These steps include stopping smoking,
exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy diet, and receiving a
dilated eye exam.
Patients can also talk to their doctor about taking a
vitamin based on the AREDS2 study. Only PreserVision® AREDS 2
formula eye vitamins contain the exact nutrient formula recommended
by the National Eye Institute to help reduce the risk of moderate
to advanced AMD progression.
To watch the video series and find more information on AMD,
visit www.SightMatters.com. For a free listing of organizations and
services that provide financial assistance for vision care in
English or Spanish, please visit Prevent Blindness
at https://www.preventblindness.org/vision-care-financial-assistance-information.
About AMD
AMD is an eye disease that affects the
macula, the part of the eye that supports sharp, central vision
needed for seeing objects clearly. Early-stage AMD often does not
present any symptoms or changes in vision, as symptoms usually
appear gradually over time. This progressive condition can impact
one or both eyes, causing people to have difficulty with daily
activities like driving, reading or recognizing the faces of loved
ones.
About Prevent Blindness
Founded in 1908, Prevent
Blindness is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety
organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving
sight. Focused on promoting a continuum of vision care,
Prevent Blindness touches the lives of millions of people each year
through public and professional education, advocacy, certified
vision screening and training, community and patient service
programs and research. These services are made possible
through the generous support of the American public. Together
with a network of affiliates, Prevent Blindness is committed to
eliminating preventable blindness in America. For more
information, visit us at preventblindness.org, and follow us on
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb, a leading global
eye health business of Bausch Health Companies Inc., is solely
focused on helping people see. Its core businesses include
over-the-counter products, dietary supplements, eye care products,
ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, lens care products,
ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Bausch + Lomb
develops, manufactures and markets one of the most comprehensive
product portfolios in the industry, which is available in
approximately 100 countries. For more information, visit
www.bausch.com.
About Bausch Health
Bausch Health Companies Inc.
(NYSE/TSX: BHC) is a global company whose mission is to improve
people's lives with our health care products. We develop,
manufacture and market a range of pharmaceutical, medical device
and over-the-counter products, primarily in the therapeutic areas
of eye health, gastroenterology and dermatology. We are delivering
on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to
advancing global health. More information can be found at
www.bauschhealth.com.
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*Bausch + Lomb will donate $1
to the organization Prevent Blindness for every Facebook like or
share, up to $50,000, from
2/1/2021 through
2/28/2021.
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