More than 15 million Americans are affected by macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness and severe vision loss for people 50 and older. Actress Jane Seymour has partnered with Prevent Blindness America (PBA), the nation’s leading volunteer eye health and safety organization, to announce “Don’t Lose Sight” – a movement to educate adults ages 40-69 about their risk for macular degeneration.
Seymour is personally affected by macular degeneration. Her mother, Meike, now 92, was diagnosed with the disease more than 20 years ago. As a result of macular degeneration, she can’t recognize people’s faces and can’t read without using a special magnifying glass. Seymour has watched her mother’s struggle with macular degeneration and wants to educate others about the disease. Seymour recently participated in “a day without sight” using a special pair of simulation glasses to illustrate the effects of macular degeneration.
Please visit www.dontlosesight.org for additional information.
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