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Article: Vision Loss Costing Medicare Billions.
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- February 1, 2007
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Non-Eye Related Maladies and Healthcare Needs Increase Significantly in Those with Vision Loss
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a study published today in the journal Ophthalmology, poor vision is costing Medicare more than $2 billion per year in non-eye related maladies and healthcare needs.
As a result, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is calling for Medicare and other medical insurance plans to place a stronger emphasis on providing preventive eye care for all Americans.
"With the soaring costs of health care, this study is an important reminder that preventing vision loss saves both sight and money," said H. Dunbar ...