The most significant cause of vision loss in the U.S. over the next 15 years will be age-related eye disease. The number of Americans age 40+ with age-related eye disease will increase dramatically by a least 40% by the year 2020, despite the fact that nearly half of all vision loss can be prevented.
Eye exams every two years, or annually if you are at increased risk due age or other factors. Vision loss can occur before you even realize you have a problem.
Eye Safety in the workplace and at home. Nearly half of all vision loss and 90% of all eye injuries can be prevented.
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Learn the facts about eye disease!
Age Related Macular Degeneration - The leading cause of blindness in adults age 60+. Destroys the center of your vision making reading and driving virtually impossible.
Glaucoma - A leading cause of blindness among Hispanics, is 3 times as common among African Americans as white Americans. Half of those who have it don’t even know. Turns the outer portion of your field of vision dark, destroying your peripheral vision.
Diabetic Retinopathy - The primary cause of blindness in the industrialized world among those aged 25 to 74. Causes hemorrhaging of the blood vessels in your retina occluding your field of vision. Threatens 1 in 12 adults who have diabetes.
Cataracts - A leading cause of low-vision in the U.S. Causes clouding of the natural lens blurring your field of vision, making everyday tasks difficult. Also a leading cause of blindness among African Americans.
Dry Eye
Uveitis
Floaters
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinal Tears and Detachments
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