#Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide[1] – that’s why we’re committed to advancing research and innovation to help those affected by this disease. During #WorldGlaucomaWeek, learn how we support education and awareness to unite for a glaucoma-free world: https://bit.ly/4hzz98B 1. GBD 2019 Blindness and Vision Impairment Collaborators, Vision Loss Expert Group of the Global Burden of Disease Study. Lancet Glob Health. 2021 Feb;9(2):e144-e160.
Eye Care
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
At AbbVie, we set our sights on a future where vision lasts a lifetime.
About us
Follow AbbVie’s Eye Care page for news and updates about our commitment to help people living with retina-related diseases, glaucoma, dry eye disease and refractive conditions. Our goal is to preserve and protect vision, with patients at the heart of everything we do.
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https://www.abbvie.com/science/areas-of-focus/eye-care.html
External link for Eye Care
- Industry
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
Updates
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From prolonged use of digital screens to safety eyewear, explore 6 facts about #EyeHealth at work from International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). Learn about our commitment to helping protect and preserve vision this #WorldSightDay: https://bit.ly/4f0gTog [Video description: On screen text reads: “6 Things to Know About your Eyes at Work ONE - A pair of glasses can improve productivity at work by 22%; TWO - Almost 9/10 workplace injuries can be prevented with appropriate safety eyewear.; THREE - Prolonged use of digital screens can affect people of all ages and can negatively impact productivity if not managed well.; FOUR - Even the slightest vision impairment can reduce productivity by 10% and reduce accuracy by 22%.; FIVE - 90% of all sight loss is preventable or treatable.; SIX- Annual global productivity from sight loss is approximately 411 billion USD.”]
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In collaboration with International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), we’re raising awareness of ways to preserve and protect vision – such as the 20/20/20 rule. Learn more about our dedication to #EyeCare this #WorldSightDay: https://bit.ly/3YgqVfn [Video description: On screen text reads: “Tips for protecting vision: Try the 20/20/20 rule at work. 20/20/20: Once every 20 minutes, take a break from the screen for 20 seconds, and look at an object 20 feet away.”]
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Tomorrow is #WorldSightDay. We’re proud to partner with International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) to raise awareness of the importance of prioritizing your eye health. Learn how we’re committed to our journey in #EyeCare: https://bit.ly/47XEdkd [Video Description: Still image of people wearing white, heart-shaped 'Glasses of the Future'. On-screen text reads, "Prioritize Your Eye Health for World Sight Day 2024 with AbbVie and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness."]