Ophthalmologists Advise Annual Eye Exam to Prevent Blinding Macular Degeneration as 15 Y.o. Becomes the Youngest Patient

On May 21, 2023, Ophthalmologists suggest that all high-risk people, including those with myopia, the three highs (high levels of cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar), and people over 50 of age, should arrange annual comprehensive eye examinations. Song Bilong/The Epoch Times

Macular degeneration is one of the three major eye diseases that cause blindness worldwide and can result in blurred vision.

Although most of the patients are elderly, the youngest macular degeneration patient in Hong Kong is only 15 years old. Patients with high levels of cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, and stress, as well as severe myopia, are considered the high-risk group.