Millions of people still lack access to basic eye care, especially in poor areas.
Worldwide, hundreds of millions of people still can’t do the basic thing like glasses. A new research shows that despite some progress, many people are still living with blurredness because they cannot find prescription lenses they need. It is not only able to read the book or see the gestures of the street. This affects school, work, safety and health. Researchers have seen more than 800,000 people from 76 different countries understand how many people have access to vision reform – and how many are not. What they have found is that although matters have improved a little over the years, the pace of growth is very slow, and many people are running without basic eyes care.
According to statistics, only less than 66 % of people who need vision correction are getting it. It is only six percent higher than in 2010. The World Health Organization wants to increase this number by 40 points by 2030, but at the current rate, this goal is unlikely. This is especially a matter of anxiety because poor vision due to abnormal anxiety error – mainly close, distant anxiety, or estigatezam – is very common and easily treated with glass couples. Nevertheless, for millions, even easy fix is out of reach.
Where you live, it makes a big difference. In some parts of North America and Western Europe, such as high -income areas, access to glasses is much better. About 85 % of men and 83 % of women in these regions improve their needs. But in poor areas like Saharan Africa, this number is 30 % for men and 27 % for women. Older adults and women are particularly affected. These spaces show that when some countries are making good progress, the other is being left behind.
There are bright places. Countries like France and Pakistan have taken strong steps to improve eye care. In France, glasses are now fully covered by national health insurance. In Pakistan, national eye care programs have been going on for more than 20 years, which has better access and is suffering from vision problems that are not treated by less people. These examples show that change is possible only when governments consider eye care and keep the auxiliary system in place.
One of the reasons why more people now need glasses than in the past is how we live. Children spend more hours and more hours in front of the screens. These habits have been linked to the deterioration of vision in underage. So although more people are getting glasses today than 2000, this demand has increased even more rapidly. This is a problem that is growing, and the current efforts are not intact.
Researchers say that people are not just looking for glasses to get their glasses-it also helps in education, work and general fitness. People who can clearly see are more likely to succeed in school and hold jobs. They are also less likely to be injured or in poverty. Glasses are a simple, low -cost solution, yet they can change life.
Still, the space is wide. Without strong efforts, millions of people will live with poor vision that can be easily determined. If more and more countries may already follow the leadership of the progressive, it is hoped that future reports will show strong numbers. But for now, the world is getting short. Researchers’ message is clear: The process needs to be fast, and it needs to reach people who often forget. Vision care is not luxurious. There is a difference between many people, behind it, and falling.
Sources:
Study: Still lack of access to basic eye care worldwide of millions of people
Effective reflex coverage in adults: A systematic review and meta analysis of the latest estimates from a population -based survey in 76 countries.
