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Age-related chronic diseases, such as CVD and cancer, and age-related causes of blindness, such as cataract and AMD, share a number of modifiable risk factors: smoking diabetes physical inactivity obesity hypertension hormones poor nutrition Prevention

Poor Vision is Bad for you Visual impairment significantly reduces 1. The quality and length of life 2. Independent living 3. Healthy aging Consequences of Visual Impairment: Increased social isolation Increased morbidity Poor vision is much more common than realized Half of vision impairment is correctable and one quarter is preventable

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