According to the AOA’s American Eye-Q(R) survey, which assesses public knowledge and understanding of issues related to eye and visual health, only 18 percent of Americans know that macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in adults 65 years of age and older, and less than a quarter of all Americans understand the effects of glaucoma.
This is particularly concerning as with the baby boomer population coming of age as seniors.
Source: SOURCE American Optometric Association, URL: http://www.aoa.org www.prnewswire.com
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