Not Signed In - Vision Loss Costing Medicare Billions
Mon, 05 Feb 2007 08:00 AM EST
... 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. [click link for full article] ...
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