title: Blindness in South Carolina.
abstract: In less than 40 years the number of people aged 55 and older will constitute almost a third of the United States population. With the median age in South Carolina increasing, the incidence of visual impairment and blindness will rise. Most of the leading causes of blindness in South Carolina are age related. Most of these causes can be prevented or treated resulting in the preservation of functional vision. By increasing public awareness of blindness prevention opportunities, a significant reduction in blindness in South Carolina can be attained. By eliciting the help of all health professions in South Carolina the incidence of visual impairment/blindness can be reduced.
authors.forename: B F
authors.initials: BF
authors.lastname: McLendon
mesh_terms: D001766:Blindness / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D013022:South Carolina / Q000453:epidemiology