BABY BOOMERS: LOOK OUT

BABY BOOMERS ARE LOSING FOCUS:

Suddenly the print in the paper seems too small. The numbers on the clock are blurry. Sooner or later, almost everybody notices that his or her vision is changing. That’s why, as we get older, regular comprehensive eye exams are more important than ever.

AS WE AGE, SO DO OUR EYES

In the United States, 119 million people were born between 1946 and 1965. These are the baby boomers. Studies show that over the next 30 years the current number of blind or visually impaired Americans will double. Boomers will be hit the hardest.

EARLY DETECTION SAVES VISION

Want to prevent slow vision loss? According to many eyecare professionals, the best way to accomplish this is with early detection through regular eye exams. Even though vision may be clear, exams can uncover changes in the eye caused by retinal disorders or glaucoma, which may have no symptoms in the early stages. Eye exams can also lead to the earliest detection of other serious health problems-including diabetes or hyper-tension (high blood pressure).

Courtesy of Vision Council of America
a non-profit trade association

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