Vision problems in Europe

Statistics report on vision problems in Europe

Vision problems in Europe

This report presents a range of statistics and facts about vision problems in Europe. Vision problems are fairly common in Europe, and common problems with eyes include refractive disorders, cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Included within this report are chapters on vision impairments by ages and severity, the state of eye care in Europe, attitudes towards eye health, and a chapter focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on eye conditions in the United Kingdom.

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Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Vision loss in Europe in 2020, by severity and country
  • Premium Statistic Vision loss in Europe 2020, by severity and region
  • Premium Statistic Vision impairments in Western Europe 2020, by cause
  • Premium Statistic Vision impairments in Central Europe 2020, by cause
  • Premium Statistic Vision impairments in Eastern Europe 2020, by cause
  • Premium Statistic Vision impairments in Western Europe 2020, by age
  • Premium Statistic Vision impairments in Central Europe 2020, by age
  • Premium Statistic Vision impairments in Eastern Europe 2020, by age

Eye care

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  • Basic Statistic People who wear spectacles in Europe 2020
  • Basic Statistic People who wear contact lenses in Europe 2020
  • Basic Statistic Number of optometrists in selected European countries 2020
  • Basic Statistic Number of opticians in selected European countries 2020
  • Premium Statistic Number of ophthalmologists per population in Europe 2020
  • Basic Statistic Number of optical retail outlets in selected European countries 2020
  • Premium Statistic Professional eye examination providers in Europe 2020
  • Premium Statistic Cataract surgeries per population in European countries in 2021
  • Premium Statistic Share of reasons for getting an eye exam in the United Kingdom in 2020
  • Premium Statistic Share of reasons for getting an eye exam in Germany in 2020
  • Premium Statistic Share of reasons for getting an eye exam in Russia in 2020

Vision impairments in specific countries

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  • Premium Statistic Vision impairments in the United Kingdom 1990-2020, by severity
  • Premium Statistic Vision impairments in Germany 1990-2020, by severity
  • Premium Statistic Vision impairments in France 1990-2020, by severity
  • Premium Statistic Vision impairments in Spain 1990-2020, by severity
  • Premium Statistic Vision impairments in Italy 1990-2020, by severity
  • Premium Statistic Vision impairments in Russia 1990-2020, by severity
  • Premium Statistic Vision impairments in Poland 1990-2020, by severity

Eye health attitudes

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  • Premium Statistic Sources of information about eye health in Germany, Russia, and the UK in 2020
  • Premium Statistic Belief around personal eye health in the United Kingdom in 2020
  • Premium Statistic Beliefs around personal eye health in Germany in 2020
  • Premium Statistic Beliefs around personal eye health in Russia in 2020
  • Premium Statistic Views on the importance of eye health in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2020
  • Premium Statistic Views on importance of eye health in Germany in 2020
  • Premium Statistic Views on importance of eye health in Russia in 2020
  • Premium Statistic Attitudes of people towards eye health in the United Kingdom in 2020
  • Premium Statistic Attitudes of people towards eye health in Russia in 2020
  • Premium Statistic Attitudes of people towards eye health in Germany in 2020

Special: COVID-19 impact in the UK

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  • Basic Statistic UK: eye condition sufferers who think their eyesight worsened during lockdown 2020
  • Basic Statistic Frequency of wearing eyeglasses/contact lenses since COVID-19 in the UK 2020
  • Premium Statistic UK: mental health impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on those with eye problems 2020
  • Basic Statistic UK: loneliness impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on those with eye problems 2020
  • Basic Statistic UK: access to treatment during COVID-19 for people living with eye problems 2020
  • Basic Statistic UK: impact of COVID-19 on treatment access for those with eye problems 2020
  • Basic Statistic UK: anxiety attending appointments among those with eye problems due to COVID-19 2020
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