How many people does AMD affect?
About 25 to 30 million people worldwide are affected by AMD, and the number is expected to triple over the next 25 years. Overall, more than 1.75 million Americans 40 years of age and older suffer from late-stage AMD. Another 7.3 million Americans are at serious risk for vision loss from AMD. As the population ages, more people are at risk for vision loss due to eye diseases; including AMD, glaucoma, and cataracts.
