The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) released new national television and radio public service announcements (PSAs) to highlight the critical role of retina specialists in preventing blindness in millions of Americans who experience retinal detachment, AMD, diabetic retinopathy and other retinal conditions.

In the English and Spanish TV and radio spots, retina specialists urge the public to protect their vision from preventable blindness and vision loss by promptly seeking care from a retina specialist at the first sign of retinal disease, the ASRS said in a press release.

According to ASRS, the PSAs include 30-second and 60-second videos in English and Spanish and audio versions of the spots. The TV spots in English and Spanish can also be viewed on the ASRS YouTube channel.

The PSAs, the ASRS says, will drive viewers to Find Your Retina Specialist, a landing page within the association's patient portal that provides detailed information about retina specialist's education and training, the conditions they treat, the settings they practice in and what to expect during an appointment. The ASRS patient portal also offers resources for retina patients, their families, and caregivers, including English and Spanish patient guides, condition-specific fact sheets, patient stories and more.