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Demographic changes lead to paradigm shifts for ophthalmology

The population of the United States is aging. There are now 34 million Americans aged 65 and over (13% of the total). By 2030 this number is expected to grow to 69 million (20% of total) and to an astounding 80 million people by 2050.

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