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Eye health and sight loss stats and facts - RNIB

Eye health and sight loss stats and facts Last updated: April 2018. SEAC_170802. At least half of sight loss is avoidable. 2 . Contents 4 1 Eye health Eye health and sight loss stats and facts . 6 2 At risk groups is an update on the 8 3 Who does sight loss affect? most important messages we use 10 4 Certification and registration about eye health , people at risk of 11 5 Cost of eye health and sight loss sight loss and blind and partially sighted 12 6 Impact of sight loss people. 16 7 Further information 18 RNIB Knowledge and Research Hub The statements presented here can be used to support a wide range of communications. 20 References These are our evidence-based messages about the eye health needs of the nation, how many people with sight loss need support and what impact sight loss has on everyday life. The information in this document reflects the most recent evidence.

cause of blindness [10]. Eat healthily and watch your weight Eating a healthy diet is good for your general health and for your eyes [11]. Obesity can increase the risk of developing diabetes [12], which in turn can cause sight loss [13]. Keep your eyes covered in the sun Harmful rays in sunlight can damage your eyes and

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