Half of sight loss is avoidable

(21/12/2012) As the population ages, age-related sight problems are set to increase. However, half of all sight loss is avoidable if detected early, eye doctors have said.
According to the Irish College of Ophthalmologists (ICO), regular eye tests are essential for maintaining healthy eyes, as they can identify the early signs of diseases such as glaucoma, cataract and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
"In the next 15 years, the Irish population aged 65 and over is set to double and the number of pat...http://www.irishhealth.com/index.html?level=4&id=21494
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