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Eye Screening for Older Americans

Added: October 8, 2007 | Time 01:51 | Views: 1,618

February is AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month and icyou is bringing you videos from its community to highlight this effort. This video from AARP shows why comprehensive screening is needed to keep your eyes 20/20.

A survey by the American Academy of Ophthalmology shows that few Americans see themselves at risk for eye diseases.
To educate the public and help prevent eye disease the Academy is now recommending eye screening starting at age 40.
This video is from AARP.

Topics: Eye Health

Tags: American Academy of Ophthalmology, Diabetes, eye disease, eye health, eye screening

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GabbyLee says:32 weeks ago | Reply

I've had bad eyesight since I was 6 years old so I've been going every year since then, but I always thought if your eyesight was fine, then you didn't need to go. Good to know.

chicagogal says:1 year ago | Reply

Most people don't remember to get their eyes screened until they have problems. This needs to be better publicized.

bigman10 says:1 year ago | Reply

Problem is most places don't have eye insurance. Exams ususually cost $100 and then you have to pay for contacts or glasses. Figure on spending at least $250 a year.

wilson_js says:1 year ago | Reply

I treat eye exams like a game. I find myself competing on the tests against those people that have been there before me.

PrincessTrish says:1 year ago | Reply

My grandmom has something called macular generation or something like that. I hope that they can find a cure!!!

MoMo says:1 year ago | Reply

This is another one of those issues where some people just cant afford to go to an eye doctor. It's just a shame.

thesundog says:1 year ago | Reply

yeah, the more videos I watch here the more I think of things I need to get checked out.

MO_jenn says:1 year ago | Reply

I know right?! I have like 5 appointments I need to make.

Vivian_Smith says:1 year ago | Reply

Wow...I didn't know that I should be getting annual eye screenings beginning at age 40. I will definitely schedule an apt.

icyou says:1 year ago | Reply

Everyone should get eye screenings beginning at age 40.

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