Magnitude and Projections
Globally, 1.1 billion people live with vision loss.
At least 1 billion more need ongoing access to eye care services.
At least 1 billion more need ongoing access to eye care services.
Everyone will lose their ability to focus on near objects as they age. This is easily treated with a pair of reading glasses.
Of these:
All categories of vision loss are set to grow:
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For example, there are currently:
These people all require regular eye care services to prevent vision loss and maintain healthy eyes and vision.
Bourne R, Steinmetz J, Flaxman S, et al., Trends in prevalence of blindness and distance and near vision impairment over 30 years: an analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study. Lancet Glob Health. 2020. Accessed via the IAPB Vision Atlas (https://www.iapb.org/learn/vision-atlas)
Eye chart image: David Travis, ‘Near vision’ image: Anurag Kumar, ‘Projections’ and ‘Maintaining Healthy Vision’: Graham Coates, Volunteer for Vision Aid Overseas and Nepal eyecare trip