Eye diseases could be kept in check with earlier exams

Tuesday, February 24, 2004

WASHINGTON -- Millions of middle-aged and older Americans unknowingly harbor one of three eye diseases that could blind them -- diseases that could be detected in time to save at least some sight if they got regular eye exams.

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