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(Opens in a new window) (Opens in a new window) (Opens in a new window) (Opens in a new window) Choose an alternate language here English Español Français 中文 (简体) IAPB Home Page Vision Atlas Home Page Home Magnitude Global Magnitude Global Overview GBD Super Region Map and overview Dashboard GBD Region Map and overview Dashboard Country Map and overview Dashboard Projected Change in Vision Loss 2020 to 2050 Child Eye Health Causes All Causes Refractive Error Cataract Age-related Macular Degeneration Glaucoma Diabetic Retinopathy Other Vision Loss Trachoma Inequality Global Inequality Age Gender Region Impact Global Impact Well-being Poverty, Decent Work and Economic Growth Quality Education Inequalities Economics Global economics Eye Health and Economic Development Solutions Global solutions Cost effectiveness National indicators More Welcome About Frequently asked questions Definitions Region definitions References Contributors Vision Loss Expert Group Lancet Global Health Commission on Global Eye Health International Vision Health Scorecard Sponsors Insights Videos Data and Evidence Downloads Eye Health: Why it matters IAPB Evidence Series Global and Region Snapshots Presentations Join IAPB Search Site Search for: Vision Atlas 1.1 billion people live with vision loss. 90% of vision loss is preventable or treatable. Vision Atlas Number of people affected by vision loss, 2020 Hover over the super region/region/country to see number of people with vision loss. Click to access dashboard and more data. Map best viewed on desktop. Filters: Year 2020 1990 2000 2010 2020 Measure Age-std prevalence Age-std prevalence Crude prevalence Number affected Vision loss type All vision loss Blindness Moderate to severe Mild Near All vision loss Age All ages All ages Adults 50+ Gender Both Male Female Both Source: Data from VLEG/GBD 2020 model, accessed via the IAPB Vision Atlas Key Loading... Please choose how you’d like to preview the data GBD Super Regions GBD Regions Countries View Dashboard Close Please choose which map to navigate to GBD Super Regions GBD Regions Countries Select a super region below Central Europe, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia Global High-income Latin America and Caribbean North Africa and Middle East South Asia Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Oceania Sub-Saharan Africa Select a region below Andean Latin America Australasia Caribbean Central Asia Central Europe Central Latin America Central Sub-Saharan Africa East Asia Eastern Europe Eastern Sub-Saharan Africa High-income Asia Pacific High-income North America North Africa and Middle East Oceania South Asia Southeast Asia Southern Latin America Southern Sub-Saharan Africa Tropical Latin America Western Europe Western Sub-Saharan Africa Start typing the name of a country... Magnitude There are 1.1 billion people globally with vision loss. 2 to 3 billion more people need ongoing access to services to optimise their vision and ability to function in society. Millions more need ongoing access to services every year to prevent vision loss and restore well-being. Find out more on Magnitude Projections Vision loss will rise to 1.7 billion people by 2050 without significant investment. Eye care services are unlikely to cope with future needs. Almost everyone will need access to eyecare services during their lifetime. Find out more on Projections Preventable or treatable 90% of vision loss is preventable or treatable. At least 771 million people (90%) have vision loss that can be prevented or treated: 161 million people have uncorrected refractive errors 100 million people have cataract 510 million people have near uncorrected refractive errors. There are 77 million (10%) people with vision loss that require ongoing management and treatment, for conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. There are also 295 million people with mild vision loss for which cause data is not available. Find out more about preventable or treatable vision loss Inequality Vision loss is driven by inequality. There are differences in the ways different population groups are affected by vision loss. Vision loss is far greater for those in low- and middle-income countries, among older people and in women. Find out more about Inequality 90% live in low- and middle- income countries 73% are aged over 50 years old 55% are women and girls Impact and Economics Good vision unlocks human potential. Vision loss results in $410.7 billion in lost productivity annually. Investing in eye health improves wellbeing, educational attainment, increases workforce and community participation. Good vision is fundamental to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Find out more on Economics Causes Main causes of vision loss The primary causes of vision loss include: Uncorrected refractive errors (671 million people) Cataract (100 million people) Glaucoma (8 million people) Age-related macular degeneration (8 million people) Diabetic retinopathy (4 million people) There are millions more living with conditions that need routine eye care services to prevent or delay vision loss. Find out more about causes of vision loss Solutions Evidence-based, cost-effective solutions already exist. Eye tests, glasses and cataract operations could alleviate the vast majority of vision loss. In the World Report on Vision, WHO called for integrated people-centred eye care as part of universal health coverage (UHC). This will make promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative eye care services accessible and affordable for all. Find out more about solutions Downloads Key messages from the Vision Atlas, yours to keep. Understand the key stories behind the data featured on the Vision Atlas and communicate the key messages with these digital resources. View downloads Photo Credits Magnitude tile: Neil Oakshott, Operation Eyesight Universal, Projections tile: Niranjan Gaire, Avoidable and Impact and Economics tiles: Geoff Oliver Bugbee, Orbis, Causes tile: Ali Fuat Aydin, Engelsiz Yaşama Derneği, Solutions tile: Michael Scholonfeld, Eye Corps Sponsors Powered by data from Discover more about VLEG Join IAPB Join a powerful, unprecedented alliance for better eye health for all. Join IAPB Stay in Touch Receive all the latest news, webinars, campaigns, events and more right to your inbox. Join Mailing List Contact Us Terms of Use Sitemap Accessibility Statement Cookies Policy Privacy Policy The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) Company Limited by Guarantee No: 4620869. 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