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Join IAPBThe risk of vision loss increases as you age.
Cataract, presbyopia, age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma are all associated with ageing.
By 2050, it is anticipated that the proportion of the world’s population aged 65 years and over will double, increasing the prevalence of vision loss caused by these conditions.
However, most vision loss can be avoided with access to eye care services.
Chart description: The prevalence (crude) of all four categories of vision loss, by 10 years age groups in 2020. Adults 50 years and over, males and females.
Data from VLEG/GBD 2020 model.
The Scorecard explores how the following countries perform in distinct, yet interconnected categories that contribute to vision health and aging.
The categories are:
For more information on each category, please view the full International Vision Health Scorecard.
The individual category scores, in turn, determine the country’s overall score – all are listed in the following table (scroll right to view all six categories). The overall scores are also listed in the Vision Atlas country dashboard.
The Scorecard’s findings and calls to action aim to spur meaningful progress to improve vision health and ultimately advance healthy aging, enabling more people to remain active and productive for more years of their lives.
View the full International Vision Health Scorecard.
The International Vision Health Scorecard was produced by the Global Coalition on Aging and made possible through the generous support of Roche.