Eye exams flag chronic diseases early study shows
A study by Human Capital Management Services Group for VSP Vision Care finds eye doctors first detect high cholesterol, diabetes, and hypertension in many patients. Early detection via annual eye exams correlates with significant healthcare savings and reduced absenteeism for employers.
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Human Capital Management Services Group
HCMS
National Human Capital
Susan Egbert
VSP Vision Care
VSP
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Americans Turning a Blind Eye to Vision Loss
A national survey finds two thirds of Americans over 55 had eye exams in the past year but 80 percent don’t know AMD is a leading cause of vision loss for those over 60. Only 46 percent identify risk factors, and half know any symptoms.
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Opinion Research Corporation
AMD Alliance
University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
United States
North America
National Eye Institute
AMD
Eyeonamd.org
UV Exposure Risks and Contact Lens Benefits for Youth
The CDC warns peak UV hours, 10am to 4pm, raise eye health risks in the US. AOA data show parents cite vision correction and sports impact for children using contacts, with advantages in safety and confidence. The piece outlines glare types and lens solutions, plus UV protection's link to cataracts, pterygium, and macular degeneration.
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CDC
Prevent Blindness America
EPA
Evironmental Protection Agency
American Optometric Association
AOA Research and Information Center
Vistakon
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