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Vision health gains attention as nation's population ages.

Authors :
McGill, Natalie
Source :
Nation's Health. May/Jun2016, Vol. 46 Issue 4, p1-14. 2p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article reports that nation's failed to see the importance of eye health by just relying on free screenings from the organization which affects millions of Americans and prompting the public health' role to prevent sight according from executive director Audrey Novak of nonprofit organization Maryland Society for Sight. The conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma are the causes of having a vision loss, regular eye exams and lifestyle changes which could help the risk for vision are noted.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280496
Volume :
46
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nation's Health
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
114643217