What is the leading cause of blindness?
What is the leading cause of blindness?
The leading cause of blindness for Americans sixty-five and older is macular degeneration, says Mark Blumenkranz, MD, an ophthalmologist. For yonger patients, the main cause of blindness is diabetic retinopathy. Learn more in this video.
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