Healthy Eyes... The Clear Facts
- 155 million Americans need corrective eyewear.
- Vision problems affect 1 in 4 children between the ages of 5
and 12.
- 80% of all learning takes place visually in the first 12 years.
- Over 17,000 serious eye injuries were sustained by children
last year.
- Over 70% of the workforce requires vision correction.
- Computers are the #1 source of visiom complaints in the workplace.
- 76 million Americans (Baby Boomers) have presbyopia (nearsightedness).
- 2 to 3 million Americans suffer from glaucoma (20 million at
risk).
- 1 in 7 cases of blindness is due to cataracts (people over 45).
- An eye examination can detect 30 systemic conditions, including
diabetes.
- Vision care can save lives and billions of dollars in medical
expenses.
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on this web site is intended, nor should it be construed, as professional advice.
Those reviewing the information should consult with a qualified professional."
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