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Did you know by age 80, 1 in 10 Americans has late AMD? That means 1 in 10 Americans will suffer some type of vision loss from the disease. What would it be lik...e to see like this everyday? Join the #WhyEyeFight campaign with Bausch + Lomb and Prevent Blindness to fight vision loss from AMD. Stay tuned throughout the week as we celebrate #WhyPBWFights for AMD awareness! See more

Six things you should know about age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness among older Americans: http://bit.ly/2lGYsy8

Vision rehabilitation can help you get used to vision loss and maintain your quality of life. Vision rehab may include: - Training to help you use magnifiers an...d other devices - Guidance for making helpful changes at home - Information on where to go for resources and support Learn more about vision rehab: https://nei.nih.gov/nehep/programs/lowvision/learn-about #LowVisionAwarenessMonth

Common symptoms of dry eye include itching, stinging, and burning sensations in the eye. Different factors like seasonal allergies or dry environments can make dry eye worse. Learn more: https://nei.nih.gov/health/dryeye/dryeye

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) affects over 11 million people in the United States. For every Like or Share, Bausch + Lomb will donate $1* to Prevent Blindness to fund advocacy and education in the fight against AMD! #WhyEyeFight

Vision loss is a major public health concern in the United States. People with vision loss often experience depression, anxiety, and confusion and family memb...ers, friends, and caregivers may feel overwhelmed. Learn how you can help a loved one with #LowVision: https://www.nei.nih.gov/lowvision/content/helping #LowVisionAwarenessMonth