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Cataracts and Macular Degeneration - How They Impact Your Vision August 18, 2017 |
Hello Cataracts and Macular Degeneration - How They Impact Your VisionThe incidence of developing cataracts and macular degeneration for Americans increases as one ages. The prevalence of cataracts jumps from 20% in those that are 60-69 to 68.3% in those over the age of 80. While the prevalence of intermediate AMD is 6.4% for those in their sixties, it jumps to 23.6% in those 80 or older. Macular Degeneration or Cataracts?![]() Understanding how these two eye conditions share similarities in their symptoms and if, or how, treatment can affect the progression of these vision robbers may give you some insight into your own visual health or treatment decisions:
Leslie Degner, RN, BSN Better Health for Better Vision |
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