Lack of vigilance could work against efforts to maintain optimal eye health.
The survey also revealed a broad lack of knowledge about eye problems.
Meanwhile, older adults show openness to becoming more educated on such issues.
To address vision issues, older Americans are open to new solutions.
The AARP telephone survey comprised a nationally representative sample of 550 adults ages 50 and older in January 2020.
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