Eye disease affects one-third over age 65By age 65, one-third,
and by age 80, one-half of all Americans will suffer from some
form of eye disease. By age 65, one-third, and by age 80, one-
half of all Americans will suffer from some form of eye disease.
Many will not know their eyes are in jeopardy until it is too
late to prevent severe vision loss or blindness. Since many
diseases display no symptoms, the Minnesota Academy of
Ophthalmology (MAO), eye M.D.s, recommend Minnesotans visit
their doctors for eye exams regularly. Scott Uttley, M.D.,
president of the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology (MAO) said,
“Being over the age of 60 is a chief risk factor for many eye
diseases; boomers are reaching the age when they should be alert
to symptoms and should receive regular eye exams from an eye
M.D. In many cases, vision loss or blindness is preventable if
an individual receives treatment.” Knowing the risk for eye
disease may prod boomers into making an appointment with an eye
care specialist. MAO encourages cons