Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision problem affecting about 34% of the population.
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the middle and low income countries.
61% of people in the U.S. need eyewear due to Myopia or "nearsightedness."
Approximately 2% or 2.2 million Americans 40 years and older have glaucoma.
About 75% of all people over the age of 65 have some form of Cataracts.
Early detection and treatment are the best ways to control cataracts.
90% OF PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND LIVE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WITH LOW INCOME
82% of people living with blindness are aged 50 and above.
Worldwide, up to 70% of childhood blindness is preventable.
31% of people in the U.S. need vision correction due to presbyopia or age related "farsightedness."
64% of people in the U.S. use eyeglasses.
Hyperopia or farsightedness is a common vision problem affecting about 25% of the population.
For each decade after 40 there's a 300% increase in blindness.
Only half of the estimated 61 million adults in the United States, who classify as being at high risk for serious vision loss, have visited an eye doctor in the past year.
19% of people in the U.S. use contact lenses.
2010 – Blindness by gender: 55% Female, 34% Male
2010 – Vision impairment by gender:
64% Female, 36% Male
48% of parents in the U.S. with children under 12 have never taken their child to an eye care professional
the percentage is much higher in Armenia.
Computers are the number one source of vision complaints in the workplace.
The leading cause of blindness in children is EYE INJURY and 75% of injuries happen when no adult is present.
Most of these injuries can be prevented by using proper eye protection and following safety precautions.
In the U.S., 64% of adults or 143 million people wear prescriptive eyewear.
Globally the major causes of visual impairment are:
