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“Do you take your vision for granted?”

Many Americans are too complacent when it comes to preserving their precious vision. In fact, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) reports that only 23 percent of respondents to a recent AAO survey felt they were at risk for any sort of eye disease. Just 23 percent of the survey’s respondents indicated that they were concerned about losing their vision. What many of these people don’t realize is that many eye diseases threaten vision without presenting any symptoms that are readily noticeable in their early stages. By the time people do recognize vision loss, the chance for early, effective treatment has passed. According to new AAO guidelines, everyone should see an ophthalmologist at least once by age 40.

Impaired vision can be caused by age-related eye diseases, refractive error, or head injuries. If you think you may be suffering from an eye disease, it is important to visit an experienced ophthalmologist, who can diagnose your condition and recommend the proper course of treatment.