Preventing blindness involves having regular physical exams to rule out macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, which are the leading causes of blindness in the United States. Maintain overall health to prevent going blind with information from a practicing optometrist in this free video on eye health. Expert: James W. Kirkconnell Contact: www.bec2020.com Bio: Dr. James W. Kirkconnell graduated from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1984. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge