61% of the U.S. adult population had an eye examination within the past year.
In developing countries, it is believed that 60-80% of children who become blind die within 1-2 years.
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.
For each decade after 40 there's a 300% increase in blindness.
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.
80% OF ALL EYE DISEASE IS PREVENTABLE OR CURABLE
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the middle and low income countries.
Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common vision problem affecting about 34% of the population.
Protect your eyes. The proper eye protection will lessen the severity or prevent 90% of all accidental eye injuries.