Thursday, March 27, 2014

The New #1 Cause of Blindness - Macular Degeneration

A recent study published in the British Medical Journal has noted a reduction in prevalence of blindness and impaired vision in many developed countries by 50% and 38% respectively. Macular degeneration has now surpassed cataracts to be the #1 cause of blindness in these populations. Review our earlier posts on macular degeneration for a brief understanding of this eye condition that affects many aged 50 and older.
 
Read article here.
 
 
Image source:http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140324200501.htm

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