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Prevent Blindness America AMD News
- Lack of Information on Leading Cause of Blindness Could Leave Some Americans in the Dark
published on Mon, 2 Feb 2009 10:16:34 CST
But despite the severe damage AMD can cause to sight, the public is still relatively unfamiliar with chronic eye disease. - New Report Lists 62 Medicines in Development for Age-Related Eye Diseases
published on Wed, 7 Jan 2009 13:38:30 CST
"Medicines in Development for Older Americans" lists 62 medicines in development for eye disorders. These include medicines to combat age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. - Eye Disease Continuing to Increase Among Americans
published on Wed, 2 Apr 2008 16:37:32 CST
Millions of Americans are currently living with age-related eye disease and, according to the latest research from Prevent Blindness America and the National Eye Institute, that number is continuing to climb. With more than 130 million Americans aged 40 and older, more than 30 million suffer from leading causes of vision loss such as cataract, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and glaucoma. - Little Known Disease Threatens Vision of Millions
published on Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:12:51 CST
Individually, the costs of outpatient services for AMD patients, between the ages of 40 and 64, are $305 per year, with an additional $110 in medications and vitamins. - Economic Impact of Vision Problems in the U.S. Estimated at $51.4 Billion
published on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:50:21 CST
Prevent Blindness America today released a new report estimating the costs associated with adult vision problems in the United States at $51.4 billion. - American Academy of Ophthalmology Says Report on Economic Impact of Vision Problems Shows Need for Greater Investment in Prevention and Research
published on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:48:56 CST
In response to a study showing America's $51 billion annual cost for vision problems, the American Academy of Ophthalmology today called for the public and private sectors to increase their investment in eye disease and disorder prevention, treatment and research.