May is Healthy Vision Month and the CDC's Vision Health Initiative (VHI) is partnering with the National Eye Institute to encourage all Americans to make vision a health priority. Vision impairment becomes more common as people age. Women, minority groups, and people with chronic diseases like diabetes may be at higher risk for having vision impairment.
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About Us
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Data & Statistics
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State Data Tool
This tool allows users to see vision health state-specific data.
Common Eye Disorders
Economic Impact of Vision Loss in the United States — Total $51 Billion
[PDF–197KB]
The State of Vision, Aging and Public Health in America [PDF–1.7M]
4.2 million adults had DR and 655,000 had vision-threatening DR.[PDF–167KB]
A recent study, conducted at CDC, found that the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy was high, affecting almost one-third of adults over age 40 with diabetes, and more than one-third of African-Americans and Mexican-Americans.
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- The Vision Health Initiative (VHI)
4770 Buford Highway
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Closed Holidays
- cdcinfo@cdc.gov
