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Seniors encouraged to watch for vision problems
Many victims of
eye disease have no symptoms Seniors encouraged to watch for vision problems Many victims of eye disease have no symptoms Today at least one-third of Americans 65 or over have some form of vision-impairing eye disease and may experience no symptoms, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. To ensure that income is not a barrier to adequate prevention and treatment of eye disease, more than 7,500 volunteer ophthalmologists nationwide are providing medical eye exams at no out-of-pocket expense to qualified seniors. EyeCare America’s Seniors EyeCare Program is available to U.S. citizens and legal residents 65 and older who have not seen an ophthalmologist for at least three years and do not have eye care insurance through an HMO or VA. Seniors or family members may call the helpline at (800) 222-3937 at any time for free information or to be referred to one of the eye care programs offered by EyeCare America, a public service foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. This story was provided by the North American Precis Syndicate. |
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