Cataract Rates are on the Rise in Americans Age 40 and Older American Academy of Ophthalmology Offers Tips for Cataract Detection and Treatment SAN FRANCISCO – August 16, 2012 – The incidence of cataracts in the U.S. has risen 19 percent since 2000, impacting nearly 25 million Americans age 40 and older.[i] In fact, more…
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Focus on Your Vision During Cataract Awareness Month
Focus on Your Vision During Cataract Awareness Month Over half of all Americans will develop cataracts by the age of 70 – but poor vision doesn’t have to be an inevitable fact of aging. During Cataract Awareness Month in August, YourSightMatters.com wants to help seniors understand the simple outpatient procedures available to restore their vision and…