Few things in life compare to the gift of sight! Yet according to statistics published by the National Eye Institute, millions of Americans are struggling with some sort of vision impairment, particularly as we grow older. For example:

• More than 50% of Americans wear corrective lenses
• Over 1 million Americans over 40 face the threat of blindness from age-related eye disease
• The leading causes of vision impairment are Diabetes, Age-related macular degeneration, Cataract and Glaucoma; combined these diseases impact over 28 million Americans
• 1 out of 4 children under the age of 17 have vision problems; millions more have unknown issues due in large part to not receiving regular vision examinations
• In 2003, nearly $49 billion dollars was spent in the U.S. treating health conditions directly related to visual disorder and disabilities; six times more than we spent in 1981

GURU 4 EYES was developed as a Vision & Eye Care Resource Center. From the latest news and research to locating a doctor, GURU 4 EYES has the information you need in one website. Our goal is to help you understand in simple terms what is "good vision" and what the warning signs are when your vision is at risk. We provide a variety of resources for all age groups to highlight, inform and direct you to better vision!