GET THE FACTS ABOUT EYE DISEASE

Millions are diagnosed with eye disease daily, but many have eye problems and don't know it!

Over 30 Million Americans suffer from eye disease, a number projected to DOUBLE in the next decade as Baby Boomers age.

 THREE PREVALENT EYE HEALTH CONDITIONS:

MACULAR DEGENERATION

GLAUCOMA

CATARACTS

  • > 6 million Americans have AMD and 13-15 million are pre-symptomatic of the disease

  • > The number of cases is projected to double in the next decade

  • > There is an increased risk for those over 55 who smoke

  • > More than 2 million Boomers have Glaucoma

  • > Another 2 million have the disease but don't know it

  • > Glaucoma limits peripheral vision leading to increased falls

  • > Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness among African Americans and Hispanics

  • > 22.3 million Baby Boomers have cataracts, a leading cause of blindness worldwide

  • > Sunlight exposure plays a major role in cataract development

  • > Surgery can eliminate cataracts, but preventative methods, including antioxidant intake, proper nutrition, and early detection can limit this need

Sources: Age-Related Eye Disease Study Research Group, 2001, Eye Diseases Prevalence Research Group, Tufts University Study, 2005, British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2005, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Study, 2008, Archives of Ophthalmology, 2008, American Optometric Association, The Blue Mountains Eye Study, 2008.