Vision Impairment in Over-50s
A study at Anglia Ruskin University found that one in four people aged over 50 has vision impairment.
The UK National Eye Health and Hearing Study (UKNEHS) involved eye tests and hearing examinations on over 500 participants, revealing that 25% had vision impairment in at least one eye.
- 76% had hearing loss
- 81% of participants had never had a hearing test
- 36% had undiagnosed glaucoma
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The research was conducted earlier this year, with a response rate of over 65%.
Author's summary: Vision impairment affects one in four over-50s.