Macular degeneration is expensive, and will only become more expensive as the population aged 65 and older increases. The risk of getting advanced age-related macular degeneration increases from 2% for those ages 50-59, to nearly 30% for those over the age of 75.
The number of people living with macular degeneration is expected to reach 196 million worldwide by 2020 and increase to 288 million by 2040.This number is expected to double to nearly 22 million by 2050.
Quick Facts about Macular Degeneration Macular degeneration can be very serious.
