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June 14, 2004 |
| Vision Health
Top Four Eye Diseases Threatening Vision Today According to a 2002 report from the National Eye Institute, blindness is affecting more Americans than ever before. Estimates predict that the current population of Americans age 40 and older is 119 million; by 2030, that figure will balloon to 170 million. They have also estimated that more than one million Americans in this age range are currently blind, while an additional 2.4 million are visually impaired. Although these statistics are scary, we are know a lot about treating and preventing the top four eye diseases threatening vision today. These are:
One of the largest risk factors for eye disease is simply the aging process. Diabetes and poor nutrition are other key risk factors. But the good news is that the progression of these conditions can be slowed and even thwarted with preventive care and early detection.
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