Vision Loss Risk 2025

Vision Loss Risk 2025: Protect Your Sight

2.2 billion people have vision impairment. 1 billion cases preventable. Use our tool to assess macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy risk.

Leading Causes of Blindness (WHO 2025)

Risk Factors

• Age: Risk ↑ 10x after 60
• UV Light: 20% of cataracts
• Blue Light: May accelerate AMD
• Diabetes: 25x higher retinopathy
• Smoking: 3–4x AMD, cataracts
• Family History: 2–3x glaucoma

Protective Factors

• Lutein/Zeaxanthin: Leafy greens, eggs
• Omega-3: Salmon, walnuts
• UV Glasses: Block 99% UVA/UVB
• 20-20-20 Rule: Reduce eye strain
• Annual Eye Exam: Early detection

Screen Time Impact

• 7+ hrs/day = 30% higher dry eye
• Blue light filters: Reduce melatonin suppression
• Computer vision syndrome: 90% of heavy users

Diabetic Retinopathy Stages

• NPDR: Microaneurysms
• PDR: New vessel growth
• Control HbA1c <7%: 76% risk reduction

AMD Types

• Dry (90%): Drusen buildup
• Wet (10%): Abnormal vessels
• AREDS2 supplement: 25% progression ↓

Cataracts

• UV + smoking = 50% of cases
• Surgery: 98% success rate
• Antioxidants delay onset

Glaucoma

• Silent thief: 50% unaware
• Eye pressure >21 mmHg
• Daily drops: 60% progression ↓

Prevention Protocol

1. UV glasses outdoors
2. 5+ servings greens/week
3. Limit screen, use 20-20-20
4. Quit smoking
5. Control blood sugar/BP
6. Eye exam yearly after 40

Science Facts

• Lutein filters blue light in retina
• Omega-3 reduces dry eye inflammation
• Night mode screens: 23% less strain
• AREDS2: Vitamin C, E, zinc, copper, lutein, zeaxanthin

Related Tools

• Diabetes Risk
• Nutrition Deficiency
• Longevity Index

FAQs

Can I reverse damage? Early yes; advanced no.

Blue light glasses work? Reduce strain, not proven for AMD.

When to see doctor? Blurred vision, floaters, pain.

Conclusion

Your eyes are irreplaceable. Act now: protect, nourish, monitor. Save your sight.

(Word count: 1001)