Vision Facts
 Age-Related Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in Americans over the age of 55.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a disease associated with aging that gradually destroys sharp, central vision. Central vision is needed for seeing objects clearly and for common daily tasks, such as reading and driving.
Dry AMD has three stages: Early AMD, Intermediate AMD and Advanced Dry AMD.
As Baby Boomers age, 14 to 24 percent of the U.S. population age 65 to 74 will have Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
The Lewin Study estimates that daily intake of six to 10 mg/day of lutein and zeaxanthin could save Medicare $3.6 billion over five years by helping people with AMD avoid the transition to dependence.
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide and are one of the most costly diseases to treat in the Federal Medicare Budget.
Over 17 million elderly Americans have early signs of Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
The cost for AMD medical therapies in the U.S. can reach $24,000 per person per year.
Seventy-five percent of the U.S. general population is concerned about preventing vision problems.
Nearly 10 percent of adults in the U.S. said they have some sort of vision problem.
Eye health ranks 4th among Americans as an important health concern, with 47 percent stating that they would rank it as a primary concern.
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