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Almost 3 million Americans have low vision, according to the National Eye Institute.  And, those numbers are expected to increase to more than 5 million by 2030 and close to 9 million by 2050.  Low vision is defined as vision loss that cannot be corrected with eyeglasses, medicine or surgery.  And, it may impact a person’s ability to do everything from working, driving, reading, or even walking safely around the home. To directly address the needs of those with low vision and their caregivers, Prevent Blindness America has launched a new online resource: lowvision.preventblindness.org.  The goal of the new website is to make it as easy as possible for people to educate themselves about loss of vision, to meet the daily challenges resulting from it, and to continue to have a high quality of life. To see more details visit, www.preventblindness.org


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