Vision Loss and the Senior Population A Top Public Health Priority

May 10, 2017

 

 

The prevalence of eye diseases in an aging population is a major public health concern identified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. As our population ages, with the number of Minnesotans over age 65 almost doubling by 2030 , the effects of age-related vision loss will be difficult to ignore: including loss of independence, increasing incident of isolation and depression, and other negative health outcomes. Learn how vision rehabilitation can help people age in place. By learning techniques and tools, seniors can adapt to vision loss and live more independently.

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