Baby boomers: Don't forget to care for your eyes as you age
(BPT) - The baby boomer generation makes up an estimated 76
million people - roughly one-fourth of the U.S. population. This
means that either you or someone you love is part of this aging
group. According to Eye on the Boomer, a recent survey by the
Ocular Nutrition Society, almost as many baby boomers say they
worry about losing their vision as those that say they worry
about having heart disease or cancer. What's more, 78 percent of
those surveyed ranked vision as the most important of the five
senses. Yet, more than half of the survey respondents ages 45-65
said they don't typically have a recommended annual eye exam,
and even fewer are aware of important nutrients that can play a
key role in eye health. Experts recommend that disease
prevention, including lifestyle modification, attention to
dietary intake and vitamin supplementation must become a greater
focus of primary vision care. Studies indicate that proper
nutrition promotes healthy eyes,