Blindness is preventable and avoidable

According to the WHO (World Health Organization) most cases of blindness can be prevented or reversed. The leading cause of blindness for people over 60 is macular degeneration. This is an exact example of a preventable blindness. According to the 10-year AREDS study a certain combination of vitamins can help prevent this blindness. If you want to protect your vision you should make regular appointments to see an optometrist and an opthamologist.