In The Future of Vision report, we use a prevalence-based approach to generate projections of the future prevalence and costs of vision problems based on the US Census Bureau’s national population projections from the year 2014 to 2050. Prevalence projections are based on current per-person prevalence rates from Vision Problems in the U.S.. Cost projections are based on current per-person cost estimates from The Cost of Vision Problems and projected changes in inflation, medical costs, wage growth, healthcare utilization and medical intensity. This report details the data, methods and results of this analysis, and shows the potential impacts of projected changes and trends in visual health and the population.
- Your Sight
- The Eye & How We See
- A Glossary of Eye and Vision Terms
- What’s Your Risk of a Vision Problem?
- Signs of Eye Disease and Vision Problems in Adults
- Find an Eye Doctor
- Getting Professional Eye Care
- Health Insurance and Your Eyes
- Medicare Benefits & Your Eyes
- Vision Care Financial Assistance Information
- Wearing Contact Lenses
- 20/20 Vision at 40? – Take Care of Your Eyes!
- Clinical Trials for Eye Diseases and Vision
- Common Eye Myths
- Diabetes and Your Eyes
- The Glaucoma Community
- Digital Devices and Your Eyes
- How to Take Eye Drop Medications
- Growing Older With Good Vision
- Healthy Living, Healthy Vision
- Nutrition Supplements and Vision
- Preventing Eye Injuries
- Protect Your Eyes from the Sun
- Solar Eclipse Eye Safety
- Resources for Those with Vision Loss
- Women’s Eye and Vision Health
- Eye Health and Safety Videos
- Fact Sheets to Print and Share
- Spanish Language Fact Sheets/Hojas informativas en español
- Expert Guest Columns
- Subscribe to e-news
- Your Child’s Sight
- Your Baby’s Developing Sight
- Getting Your Child Vision-Ready for School
- Your Child’s Glasses
- Wearing Contact Lenses
- Signs of Possible Eye Problems in Children
- Common Children’s Vision Problems
- Juvenile Diabetes and Vision Health: Help Prevent Vision Loss in Youth
- Protect Your Child from Eye Injuries
- Home and Toy Eye Safety for Children
- Safe Toy Checklist
- Eye Safety for Your Child Athlete
- Protecting Your Child’s Eyes from the Sun
- Digital Screen Time Tips and Resources
- First Aid for Eye Emergencies
- Fireworks Safety
- Taking Your Child to the Eye Doctor
- The ACA and Your Child’s Eye Care
- Vision Care Financial Assistance
- Understanding Vision Screenings and Eye Exams
- Small Steps for Big Vision Tool Kit
- Fact Sheets to download and print
- Spanish Language Fact Sheets/Hojas informativas en español
- Eye Diseases & Conditions
- Acanthamoeba Keratitis and Contact Lenses
- Amblyopia
- AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration)
- Astigmatism
- Cataract
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI)
- Coats’ Disease
- Coloboma
- Color Blindness
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- Diabetes-Related Macular Edema
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Dry Eye
- Eye Inflammation and Inflammatory Eye Disease
- Floaters (Eye Floaters)
- Geographic Atrophy (GA)
- Glaucoma
- Types of Glaucoma
- How Does Glaucoma Damage My Eyes
- Who is at Risk for Glaucoma
- How Do Eye Doctors Check for Glaucoma
- How Do Eye Doctors Treat Glaucoma
- Treating Glaucoma with Medicines
- Treating Glaucoma with Laser Surgery
- Treating Glaucoma with Glaucoma Surgery
- Living with Glaucoma
- The Glaucoma Community
- Taking Eye Drop Medications
- Glaucoma Financial Assistance Information
- HIV/AIDS and the Eye
- Hyperopia (Farsightedness)
- Inherited Retinal Diseases
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- Macular Telangiectasia (MacTel)
- Myopia (Nearsightedness)
- Presbyopia
- Refractive Error
- Retinal Tears & Detachments
- Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
- Stargardt Disease
- Strabismus
- Symptomatic Vitreomacular Adhesion
- Thyroid Eye Disease
- Uveitis
- Zika Virus and Your Eyes
- Fact Sheets to Print & Share
- Spanish Language Fact Sheets/Hojas informativas en español
- Resources & Support
- Art Therapy Program
- Caregiver Resources & Support
- Eye and Vision Fact Sheets to Share and Print
- Eye Health and Safety Videos
- The Glaucoma Community
- Glaucoma Financial Assistance Information
- Hojas informativas
- Low Vision Resources & Support
- Vision Care Financial Assistance Information
- Vision Integration Library: Vision & Eye Health Resource Center at Prevent Blindness
- Vision Loss & Mental Wellness
- Training & Education
- Educational Event Calendar
- The Focus on Eye Health Summit
- Adult Vision Screening Certification (3-Year Certification)
- Children’s Vision Screening Certification
- Diabetes and the Eyes Educational Toolkit
- Eye Health and Safety Fact Sheets for Patients
- Eye Health and Safety Videos
- Eyes That Thrive
- Glaucoma Educator Course
- Healthy Eyes Educational Series
- Preschool and Early Childhood Solar Eclipse Lesson and Book
- Prevent Blindness Presentations and Webinars
- Star Pupils Eye Health and Safety Curriculum
- Small Steps for Big Vision Tool Kit
- Think of Vision Fact Sheets for Teachers
- Vision and Eye Health Infographics
- Educational Resources – Share Your Story
- Advocacy & Public Health
- ASPECT Patient Engagement Program
- Congressional Vision Caucus
- Early Detection of Vision Impairments in Children (EDVI) Act of 2024
- Eyes on Capitol Hill Legislative Day
- Legislative Action Center
- Population Health
- Children’s Vision and Eye Health
- National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health
- The Children’s Vision Health Map – Overview
- Children’s Vision in the U.S. 2nd Edition
- 12 Components of a Strong Vision Health System of Care
- National Association of School Nurses and NCCVEH Vision Tool Kit
- Children’s Vision Screening Requirements by State
- Prevent Blindness Model Children’s Vision Legislation
- Vision Screening Recommendations
- Vision Screening Guidelines by Age
- Data Collection Guidelines
- Performance Measures Guidelines
- Research
