Eye Reports, Research & Studies
Prevent Blindness America supports the work of scientists who will find tomorrow's cures for the eye diseases that threaten Americans with vision loss and blindness. We are committed partners with state and federal government, academic institutions and industry to study the impact of vision problems and find public health solutions that can improve quality of life for all Americans.
Prevalence of Adult Vision Impairment and Age-Related Eye Disease in the U.S.
Vision Problems in the U.S., the 2008 Update to the Fourth Edition, provides useful estimates of the prevalence of sight-threatening eye diseases in Americans age 40 and older. This report includes information on the prevalence of blindness and vision impairment, significant refractive error, and the four leading eye diseases affecting older Americans: age-related macular degeneration, cataract, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Read More
The Economic Impact of Vision Problems:
The Toll of Major Adult Eye Disorders, Visual Impairment and Blindness on the U.S. Economy
This report describes the economic burden of the leading age-related eye diseases: age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataract, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and refractive error. It also looks at the economic impact of vision impairment and blindness.
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These reports provide information about the state of eye and vision health in the United States and identify national, state and local challenges and opportunities for public health approaches to vision care. Read More
The Prevent Blindness America Investigator Award provides funding for research investigating public health related to eye health and safety. Applications will be accepted in the following priority areas in adult vision, children’s vision, or eye injury: Read More