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Yup, even Santa did a double take on those figures!
That number may seem high, until you think about how much we use our eyes, and how often we put OFF getting them checked, until it's too late, and damage is already done! On my last optical visit I spoke with my optometrist about WHY our eyes seem to fail us, and I was a bit surprised at the answers. Did you know it's not so much overuse, but the degeneration of the eye MUSCLE, that can cause us to have to need glasses when we reach 40? Add in a genetic quotient and your eye muscles might fail even sooner.
The Foundation Fighting Blindness, a non-profit organization, has provided funding for research on cures for blindness, specifically AMD, since 1971. In fact, with the research FFB has already made possible, treatments to stop and in some cases even reverse retinal disease is a reality! This is great news for people over 55 (those at the greatest risk) and their families.
YOU can get your FREE copy of this VERY VERY important packet today, by just clicking this link! You will get a pdf download, that gives you more info about macular degeneration, risk factors you may not realize could cause you to have optical issues like AMD, and most importantly, how to test for it AT HOME, when to see an optometrist , and how to prevent and cure AMD in its early stages!
Earlier today we talked about preventing the spread of disease by something as simple as hand washing, but what if there was something that simple to help you save your eyesight?
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Did you know that every year nearly 10 million Americans go blind due to AMD
or Age-related Macular Degeneration?
You'd want to find out more to NOT be one of those, wouldn't you?
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That number may seem high, until you think about how much we use our eyes, and how often we put OFF getting them checked, until it's too late, and damage is already done! On my last optical visit I spoke with my optometrist about WHY our eyes seem to fail us, and I was a bit surprised at the answers. Did you know it's not so much overuse, but the degeneration of the eye MUSCLE, that can cause us to have to need glasses when we reach 40? Add in a genetic quotient and your eye muscles might fail even sooner.
Central vision loss from AMD occurs when photoreceptors in the macula degenerate. The retina is packed with photoreceptors, the cells that enable us to perceive fine details and objects in daylight or lighted conditions. Central vision loss from AMD occurs when photoreceptors in the macula degenerate. Suddenly the picture you see is totally blurry from the middle out. The extent of central vision loss varies and can depend on the type of AMD — dry or wet.
People with AMD may first notice a blurring of central vision, especially during tasks such as reading or sewing. Also, straight lines may appear distorted or warped. As the disease progresses, blind spots may form within the central field of vision. AMD can make it almost impossible for grandparents to enjoy the little things in life such as watching their grandkids go out trick or treating, playing games, watching movies or reading to their grandkids. While our family has been lucky to not have anyone with AMD,
I have seen friends watch their loved ones have it happen to them. And 9 times out of 10, it was because they didn't see their optometrist when they first realized something was wrong with their sight, putting it off as 'just a sign of old age'. And that led to them missing some amazing things, like the sight of their first grandchild graduating from college (the first in their family to do so) or seeing the newborn face of their first great grandchild.
Just as you wouldn't put off seeing a doctor if you were sick, so should you not take problems with your eyes lightly!
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People with AMD may first notice a blurring of central vision, especially during tasks such as reading or sewing. Also, straight lines may appear distorted or warped. As the disease progresses, blind spots may form within the central field of vision. AMD can make it almost impossible for grandparents to enjoy the little things in life such as watching their grandkids go out trick or treating, playing games, watching movies or reading to their grandkids. While our family has been lucky to not have anyone with AMD,
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Just as you wouldn't put off seeing a doctor if you were sick, so should you not take problems with your eyes lightly!
The Foundation Fighting Blindness, a non-profit organization, has provided funding for research on cures for blindness, specifically AMD, since 1971. In fact, with the research FFB has already made possible, treatments to stop and in some cases even reverse retinal disease is a reality! This is great news for people over 55 (those at the greatest risk) and their families.
YOU can get your FREE copy of this VERY VERY important packet today, by just clicking this link! You will get a pdf download, that gives you more info about macular degeneration, risk factors you may not realize could cause you to have optical issues like AMD, and most importantly, how to test for it AT HOME, when to see an optometrist , and how to prevent and cure AMD in its early stages!
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With this info YOU can be sure that you don't miss any of the hobbies you enjoy now, or sight you want to see in the future, like the seeing all the family at Thanksgiving, or the grandkids opening those Christmas presents!
So click the link above and read about AMD and what YOU can do for you, and your family members today! It might be the most important think you do this week!
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