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Leading Cause Of Blindness In Seniors Expected To Double By 2050: What To Know

The incidence of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness among seniors, is expected to double by 2050 as the Baby Boomer generation ages, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The disease, which damages the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye called the retina, currently affects about 2.1 million Americans. While […]