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Avoidable blindness and visual impairment1
  • Union, Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social of avoidable blindness and visual impairment. (who.int)
Cataract8
Whom 39 million are blind2
  • Worldwide there are 285 million visually impaired people, of whom 39 million are blind. (iapb.org)
  • An estimated 285 million people worldwide are visually impaired, of whom 39 million are blind. (nextbillion.net)
Journal of Visual Impairment8
Causes of blindness3
Prevention7
  • Organization and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, aims to strengthen national eye health care systems and facilitate national capacity-building to eliminate avoidable blindness by the year 2020. (who.int)
  • Control and prevention of blindness and · 80% of blindness is avoidable - i.e. readily deafness programme treatable and/or preventable. (who.int)
  • We welcome the WHO's Updated menu of policy options and cost-effective interventions for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases, we particularly welcome the inclusion of Diabetic Retinopathy screening for all diabetes patients and laser photocoagulation for prevention of blindness. (who.int)
  • Patients, healthcare providers and stakeholders in ophthalmic service provision have given a positive evaluation of Peek in a parallel study to the Nakuru Eye Disease Cohort Study, funded by The British Council for the Prevention of Blindness, Fight for Sight, the Medical Research Council, and the International Glaucoma Association. (nextbillion.net)
  • The NEI established NEHEP in 1989 to increase public and professional awareness of science-based eye health information regarding the preservation of sight and prevention of blindness. (nih.gov)
  • 1.4 Encourage partnerships between the public sector, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector in different programmes and activities for prevention of blindness at all levels. (who.int)
  • Prevention of blindness : primary eye care = Prévention de la cécité, soins oculaires primaires. (who.int)
Preventable3
  • Most of this blindness is either curable or preventable, however, the large majority live in low-income settings, where access to services is limited. (iapb.org)
  • Trachoma is often referred to as the leading cause of preventable blindness in the world. (cdc.gov)
  • Trachoma, the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide, is related to the lack of facial hygiene. (cdc.gov)
Prevent blindness3
  • For more than 20 years, it has been committed to Caring for Sight, supporting projects around the world that help prevent blindness. (iapb.org)
  • Prevent Blindness will be hosting a FREE webinar which will explain how health care providers coordinate care for persons with diabetes, talk with each other, and consider your needs as a patient. (preventblindness.org)
  • Organisation comes to the United States and Canada to generate much needed awareness and support to help reach their goals to restore eyesight and prevent blindness in third world countries. (prlog.org)
Blind or visually impair2
  • Some participants talked about educating sighted people with explanations on what their cane was for or tips on how to talk to blind or visually impaired people. (eurekalert.org)
  • Almost 90 per cent of blind or visually-impaired people live in low- and middle-income countries, where access to eye health care can be extremely limited. (businessincalgary.com)
Prevalence6
  • Adjusting sample data for ethnicity, gender, age and domicile, the prevalence of blindness was 2.6% (95% confidence interval 1.7, 3.4) and low vision was 7.2% (95% confidence interval 5.9, 8.6) among adults aged ≥40 years. (nih.gov)
  • Objective The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of blindness and its determinants in Bangladeshi adult population. (bmj.com)
  • The age-standardised prevalence, after best correction, of blindness and low vision was 1.0% (95% CI 0.5% to 1.4%) and 12.1% (95% CI 10.5% to 13.8%), respectively. (bmj.com)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy, an avoidable condition is the fifth leading cause of blindness in 2020 and as the global prevalence of diabetes increases, the prevalence of vision loss from DR will also increase. (who.int)
  • The prevalence of AMD rose with age from 2% among individuals aged 40 to 44 years to 46.6% among persons aged 85 years and older. (medscape.com)
  • Young people with insulin- dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) may have a higher prevalence of eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia, and adults with longstanding diabetes and major medical complications have a higher prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety. (cdc.gov)
Sight7
  • Right now, there is a critical backlog of 100,000 people waiting for sight-restoring surgery. (worldnomads.com)
  • Pius and his team are planning to have a mass media talk on world sight day 14th October 2021 to continue creating awareness on avoidable blindness. (iapb.org)
  • Since its inception in Calgary in 1963, Operation Eyesight has been preventing blindness and bringing sight-saving treatment to millions of people in the neediest parts of Africa and South Asia. (businessincalgary.com)
  • These programs change lives in so many ways beyond restoring sight and preventing blindness. (businessincalgary.com)
  • The National Eye Institute (NEI), a component of the National Institutes of Health, is the federal government's lead agency for vision research that leads to sight-saving treatments and plays a key role in reducing visual impairment and blindness. (nih.gov)
  • For a sighted person, having an accurate representation of sound isn't as important because they have sight to help them recognize objects, while blind individuals only have auditory information. (washington.edu)
  • The impact of restoring sight goes far beyond treating blindness. (hollows.org.nz)
Common cause of blindness2
Eyesight3
  • Despite having excellent eyesight, these people may not be able to hear a site's video or audio. (d-h.st)
  • People rarely lose their eyesight during their teen years. (kidshealth.org)
  • Operation Eyesight donors have expressed a desire to think globally and act locally by supporting a local organization dedicated to helping the people who need it the most in the world. (businessincalgary.com)
Glaucoma6
Congenital4
  • Some babies have congenital blindness , which means they are visually impaired at birth. (kidshealth.org)
  • Congenital blindness can be caused by a number of things - it can be inherited, for instance, or caused by an infection (like German measles) that's transmitted from the mother to the developing fetus during pregnancy. (kidshealth.org)
  • Cataracts often form slowly and usually affect people in their 60s and 70s, but sometimes babies are born with congenital cataracts. (kidshealth.org)
  • Congenital blindness occurs when a child is born without vision. (doctordisability.com)
Diabetic3
  • For example, people are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes and vision loss from diabetic retinopathy if they do not know what causes diabetes, if they cannot afford or cook healthy food, if it is difficult for them to exercise, or if they do not understand the importance of taking their medication regularly and having their eyes examined on a regular basis. (cehjournal.org)
  • For example, Caucasians are a group of people who are more likely to develop macular degeneration, while the risk of diabetic retinopathy is greater in Hispanics and African-Americans. (doctordisability.com)
  • 5 , 6 Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of new cases of legal blindness among adults aged 20 to 74 years and has been reported as the leading cause of blindness among US adults aged 40 years and older. (cdc.gov)
20204
  • Unless marked improvements are made in numbers of healthcare personnel, infrastructure, and use of services, 75 million cases of blindness will likely occur by 2020. (cdc.gov)
  • As of 2020, 2.3 billion people lacked basic hygiene services (handwashing facility with soap and water), and 1.6 billion people had access to handwashing facilities that lacked water or soap. (cdc.gov)
  • Worldwide, 70% of people used basic hygiene services in 2020. (cdc.gov)
  • The aim of the BVI Croatia project was to contribute to the larger project „Enriching tourism offer for persons with visual impairment and blindness (VISITUS)", financed within the Interreg IPA CBC Programme Croatia - Serbia 2014 -2020. (eizg.hr)
Lead to blindness3
Irreversibly blind2
  • Currently, 3.8 million people are blind or visually impaired due to DR with 1 million people irreversibly blind. (who.int)
  • 14 An estimated 41 million people suffer from active trachoma, and nearly 10 million people are visually impaired or irreversibly blind as a result of trachoma. (cdc.gov)
Visual39
  • If blindness is left untreated for too long, a child's brain can lose the ability to process visual signals, leaving them permanently blind. (worldnomads.com)
  • leading to gradual visual impairment seen as blurriness, and finally, blindness. (who.int)
  • 1.3 Audio diaries were used within a larger project that is examining the times and spaces where transitions to adulthood are negotiated, focusing on the subjective meanings of transition for young people with visual impairments in the north of England. (socresonline.org.uk)
  • A recent study highlights the range of uncomfortable situations people living with blindness or visual impairment encounter due to interpersonal communication challenges, and outlines strategies people with visual impairment use to navigate these situations. (eurekalert.org)
  • This work validates the lived experiences of people with visual impairment," says Lynsey Romo, corresponding author of the study and an associate professor of communication at North Carolina State University. (eurekalert.org)
  • That visit was the catalyst for me to collaborate with Lynsey to explore how other people living with blindness or visual impairment navigate these circumstances. (eurekalert.org)
  • For this qualitative study, the researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 24 adults in the United States who are living with blindness or visual impairment. (eurekalert.org)
  • Blind and visually impaired individuals can miss visual cues that sighted people take for granted. (eurekalert.org)
  • These interactions can be awkward because people with visual impairment often have to ask for help with day-to-day tasks, like getting a ride to the store or finding the elevator in an unfamiliar building," says Romo. (eurekalert.org)
  • Fortunately, we found strategies people with visual impairment effectively use to navigate social interactions with sighted people. (eurekalert.org)
  • Some participants talked about advocating for their rights and the rights of other people living with blindness or visual impairment. (eurekalert.org)
  • The researchers also drew on the study to outline constructive ways allies can support people with visual impairment. (eurekalert.org)
  • Predictors of job satisfaction for people with visual impairments. (msstate.edu)
  • An analysis of the Survey of Income and Program Participation regarding persons with visual impairments. (msstate.edu)
  • Skills associated with job retention among persons with visual impairments. (msstate.edu)
  • A customized transportation intervention for persons with visual impairments. (msstate.edu)
  • Stress associated with transportation: A survey of persons with visual impairments. (msstate.edu)
  • Many people have some type of visual problem at some point in their lives. (kidshealth.org)
  • Up to 80% of blindness and visual impairment is avoidable but a lack of trained specialists and the high cost of buying and transporting the right equipment is a major challenge. (nextbillion.net)
  • The term visual impairment includes the cases of total blindness and low vision. (bvsalud.org)
  • Always speak directly to a person with a visual impairment… not their guide dog. (guidedogs.com)
  • Speak directly to people with visual impairments, rather than speaking to their friend, their guide dog, or… anyone else. (guidedogs.com)
  • People who are blind and visually impaired have been enjoying visual media for as long as the rest of the world. (albinismupclose.com)
  • I traveled to New York City to speak on behalf of ACB at the Baruch College Computer Center for Visually Impaired People 8th Annual Conference on Visual Impairment and Employment, Policy and Practice. (acb.org)
  • Score Foundation is a non-profit trust working to change the mindset of people toward visual impairment. (spotify.com)
  • There's this idea that blind people are good at auditory tasks, because they have to make their way in the world without visual information. (washington.edu)
  • Conclusions: Blindness and visual disability were common in this socioeconomically advanced population, with most of it easily remedied. (bmj.com)
  • Because of a rapidly ageing population, healthcare planners in Hong Kong must prepare for an increasing burden of visual disability and blindness. (bmj.com)
  • When a person is unable to see clearly, even with corrective eye wear, it is known as a visual impairment. (doctordisability.com)
  • In some cases, a person who has a minor visual impairment may eventually worsen to the point that he or she is completely blind. (doctordisability.com)
  • Injuries to the eye may also result in visual impairment, particularly in people who do not otherwise have any eye or health problems. (doctordisability.com)
  • A person's age and a family history of blindness or other forms of visual impairment create a greater risk. (doctordisability.com)
  • ABSTRACT Introduction: Visual impairment is a sensory disability that affects 6.5 million people in Brazil, reaching 285 million people worldwide. (bvsalud.org)
  • RESUMEN Introducción: La discapacidad visual es una deficiencia sensorial que afecta a 6,5 millones de personas en Brasil, llegando a 285 millones de personas en todo el mundo. (bvsalud.org)
  • Los sujetos afectados por daño visual tienen más dificultad para mantener el equilibrio, ya que la vista es uno de los sentidos que participan en este proceso complejo. (bvsalud.org)
  • Objetivo: Analizar los efectos del entrenamiento funcional en la propiocepción y en el equilibrio de las personas con discapacidad visual. (bvsalud.org)
  • Currently, I am investigating accessibility of visual information via the process of audio description (verbal descriptions of visual scenes for people with visual impairment and blindness). (lu.se)
  • The task of the sighted audio describer is to select relevant visual information from e.g., a film scene (events, environments, objects, people, their appearance, clothing, facial expressions, gestures and body movements) and express this information aurally, by using vivid descriptions. (lu.se)
  • Audio description (AD) provides access to audiovisual materials for people with visual impairments and blindness (BVI) and offers a richer and more detailed understanding and experience. (lu.se)
Total blindness2
  • Results: it was verified that 54% of the study participants were carriers of total blindness and 46% of subnormal vision. (bvsalud.org)
  • Methods: This case study evaluated three subjects with total blindness or low vision, during a functional training program that took 12 weeks with two sessions per week. (bvsalud.org)
Legal blindness1
Curable1
  • Established in 1998, Sankara Eye Foundation (SEF), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, has been working tirelessly for the past sixteen years with Sankara Eye Care Institutes in India to eradicate curable blindness. (indoamerican-news.com)
Disability5
  • We initiate constructive dialogue about disability so that businesses and the public are conscious of the barriers that prevent people with disabilities from being full and productive members of society, and strive toward overcoming these barriers collaboratively. (dpa.org.sg)
  • The amendments were designed to update DPA's constitution to include appropriate disability terminology and align the definition of disability with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. (dpa.org.sg)
  • To many this may seem like an odd statement, but disability pride is about much more than being proud to be a disabled person. (albinismupclose.com)
  • When he declared, We need to make every single thing accessible to every single person with a disability, the star-studded crowd went wild. (acb.org)
  • Wonder called for world leaders to enact a declaration of freedom for all people with disabilities by creating a treaty to end what many refer to as a worldwide book famine for people who cannot read print because of a disability. (acb.org)
Eliminate1
Trachoma5
  • Blindness due to infectious diseases and trachoma may be reduced simply by improving personal hygiene and regularly washing your face. (who.int)
  • Globally, trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness. (cdc.gov)
  • Survey data consistently show that trachoma-related blindness is two to four times higher in women than men. (cdc.gov)
  • Contribution of gender and sex-linked biology to the progression to blindness in trachoma. (cdc.gov)
  • approximately 80-85 million people now have active trachoma, approximately 8 million have trichiasis, and 3 million are blind. (cdc.gov)
Eradicate1
  • The team is motivated and hopeful to eradicate avoidable blindness in Uganda. (iapb.org)
Participants3
  • As a follow-up to a narrative interview, audio diaries allowed the research to get closer to the lives of young people, as participants actively reinterpreted the research questions in the context of their own lives. (socresonline.org.uk)
  • Study participants also commonly reported feelings of shame and isolation related to their blindness, which was often reinforced by the uncomfortable nature of many of their social interactions. (eurekalert.org)
  • Some participants found it helpful to disclose their blindness clearly and succinctly at the beginning of an encounter to reduce uncertainty and accomplish specific goals," Romo says. (eurekalert.org)
American Found2
World8
  • I can't imagine being part of those contributing to eradication of avoidable blindness in over one billion people who are visually impaired world wide. (iapb.org)
  • The Center's research goal is to develop and apply new scientific knowledge and practical, cost-effective devices to better understand and address the real-world problems of blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind consumers. (ski.org)
  • Beyond being just a product, WeWALK is a social platform and a movement which unites all blind people in the world, creates awareness in society, and fosters accessibility, social inclusion, more and equal participation in social life. (applevis.com)
  • According to the World Health Organization's World Report on Vision, at least 2.2 billion people live with a vision impairment and for at least 1 billion of these, it could have been prevented or has yet to be addressed. (businessincalgary.com)
  • We envision the world where people feel safe about their lives, rights, and health. (dpa.org.sg)
  • He was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace in 2009, and he spoke of his commitment to access for all in 2010 when the United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization began deliberating the Marrakesh Treaty, which aims to facilitate global access to published materials for people with disabilities. (acb.org)
  • In this production of Score Foundation, George Abraham talk to people from across India and the world, about living life with blindness as well as the need to create an accessible and conducive environment for the inclusion of persons with disabilities into the mainstream. (spotify.com)
  • Millions of people around the world are blind simply because they can't access eye care. (hollows.org.nz)
Globally2
  • Blindness is a major public health concern globally: approximately 50 million people are blind, and three times that number are visually impaired. (cdc.gov)
  • Globally, it's estimated that 9 out of 10 people who are blind don't need to be. (hollows.org.nz)
20211
  • They started a campaign called Universal EYE Health (https://www.facebook.com/UniversalEYE-Health-Campaign-101743302101383), zero avoidable blindness awareness campaign on 18th May 2021. (iapb.org)
Occur1
Poverty3
  • Furthermore, poverty is critically linked to blindness. (worldnomads.com)
  • When people can work, they have a chance to break the cycle of poverty and maintain their independence. (businessincalgary.com)
  • But growing among the olive groves and fishing villages is Moria Refugee Camp, an encampment where some 15,000 people fleeing from war, terrorism and poverty in places like Syria and Afghanistan have sought refuge. (wmich.edu)
Disabilities3
  • We raise awareness of the needs of people with disabilities to empower people to live independent lives via access to education, transport, paid employment and community activities. (dpa.org.sg)
  • Inclusion Ambassadors are our members with disabilities who are trained by DPA to effectively engage with public to raise awareness and promote inclusion of people with disabilities at various outreach events. (dpa.org.sg)
  • We are a non-profit organisation that relies on volunteers to advocate for persons with disabilities. (dpa.org.sg)
Advocacy2
  • She has a YouTube channel called 'Aishwarya Pillay,' which is dedicated to highlighting services for the visually impaired and fostering inclusivity in workplaces.Her recent foray into musical theater courageously challenges societal perceptions regarding acceptance in relationships for the visually impaired, adding another layer to her impactful advocacy. (spotify.com)
  • Her TEDx talks and advocacy underscore breaking stereotypes about the capabilities of the visually impaired, championing their vast potential. (spotify.com)
Organizations4
  • The Committee for Purchase designated NIB and National Industries for the Severely Handicapped (NISH) to be the two central, non-profit organizations which coordinate government acquisitions from hundreds of independent organizations for people who are blind or severely disabled. (wikipedia.org)
  • He is on the editorial board of two accessibility journals, as well as the board of directors of two blindness-related organizations. (guidingeyes.org)
  • It also instructs the officers, directors and staff of ACB to collaborate with other blindness-related organizations to advance the process of getting these model policies adopted at all stadia. (acb.org)
  • NEHEP works in partnership with more than 65 public and private organizations to educate people who are at higher risk for eye diseases about the importance of early detection and timely treatment. (nih.gov)
Disease2
  • We will hear from a person living with diabetes who has diabetes-related eye disease, along with leading doctors from throughout the U.S. who care for individuals with diabetes. (preventblindness.org)
  • As a visually impaired individual battling Stargardt Disease, with significant central vision loss but a resilient spirit, Milton joined Baldwin High School as a music teacher. (spotify.com)
Awareness7
  • Such requests may be awkward for sighted people who have differing degrees of awareness or experience with the blind community. (eurekalert.org)
  • Without further do, Pius put together a team of five of his colleagues in the same class as he wanted to lead a change to create awareness on avoidable blindness. (iapb.org)
  • For the first three month, the campaign has been focusing on creation of awareness on avoidable blindness. (iapb.org)
  • Currently, the avoidable blindness awareness campaign is in phase two, only being limited by the restrictions of the COVID 19 lockdown. (iapb.org)
  • This experience is what motivates me to promote eye health through blindness awareness campaigns and activities in my locality. (iapb.org)
  • Since 2005, Dr. Coleman has served on several NEHEP committees, and in her new position she said she hopes "to continue to raise the awareness of the importance of eye care and reduce the rates of needless blindness both nationally and internationally. (nih.gov)
  • knowledge and awareness of what people can do to keep themselves healthy and safe, and how and where to get help if they need it. (cehjournal.org)
Diabetes5
  • To help prevent retinopathy, people with diabetes should also avoid smoking, keep their blood pressure under control, and keep their blood sugar at an even level. (kidshealth.org)
  • Learn about the different types of health care providers and supporting health professionals care for people with diabetes and eye health. (preventblindness.org)
  • It may also prevent a person from getting the appropriate medical care to treat conditions, such as diabetes that could detect certain conditions early. (doctordisability.com)
  • People with diabetes, high blood pressure and other health conditions should closely follow their doctors' instructions for the treatment and care. (doctordisability.com)
  • Elderly persons who have non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) and other symptomatic medical conditions may also have a higher risk of developing psychological problems. (cdc.gov)
Worldwide1
  • 253 MILLION people worldwide are visually impaired. (convio.net)
Health8
  • Almost three-quarters of all Kenyan people live in remote and regional areas with very poor access to eye health services, yet the majority of eye health professionals are concentrated in major cities. (worldnomads.com)
  • The Foundation's focus is on delivering improvements in eye health services in rural areas where most people live and where access to health services is extremely limited. (worldnomads.com)
  • The CEHC has sought to provide a coherent, integrated response that strengthens eye health systems in LMICs in three key areas: People- Knowledge- Tools. (iapb.org)
  • Methods: a pre-tested questionnaire was applied in 48 visually impaired, envolving three thematical areas: popular knowledge, perception and everyday practices in impairment carriers' oral health. (bvsalud.org)
  • Like Fred, we work with local people to train eye health workers, build and upgrade facilities, develop and introduce new technology, and provide vital equipment. (hollows.org.nz)
  • 1 This suggests that preventive measures and eye health promotion could play an important role in reducing blindness and vision impairment. (cehjournal.org)
  • Health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and improve, their health. (cehjournal.org)
  • Government policies that support health, such as ensuring there are safe places in urban areas where people can exercise. (cehjournal.org)
Elderly1
  • Approximately 1.8 million noninstitutionalized elderly report some difficulty with basic activities such as bathing, dressing, and walking around the house, in part because they are visually impaired. (cdc.gov)
Involves1
  • Her research also involves investigating assistive technologies for people who are visually impaired and blind and evaluating telehealth platforms designed to improve the access to and quality of eye care services. (preventblindness.org)
Methods1
  • Methods: 15 public, private, and home ownership scheme housing estates in the Shatin area of Hong Kong were subjected to cluster sampling to randomly select a cross section of people 60 years of age or older. (bmj.com)
Safely2
  • AUSTIN, Texas - A white cane helps people who are blind or visually impaired travel around safely. (fox7austin.com)
  • This mode enables people with epilepsy to use the website safely by eliminating the risk of seizures that result from flashing or blinking animations and risky color combinations. (dpa.org.sg)
Cane4
  • On White Cane Day, students at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and community members celebrate the independence it allows. (fox7austin.com)
  • A white cane is a symbol of blindness. (fox7austin.com)
  • If I didn't have my cane, I wouldn't know where I was going,' Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) student Mark Sanchez said. (fox7austin.com)
  • If you respond that the user does not need to move their hands away from the cane itself to perform the task, I would say that people will become easily distracted--it's no better than sighted people looking at the screens of their phones whilst they are walking. (applevis.com)
Cognition1
  • whose research deals with spatial cognition and information access by blind and visually impaired (BVI) people, and sighted folks in eyes-free situations. (guidingeyes.org)
Vitamin1
India2
  • In India, over 55 million people are visually impaired and 8 million are blind. (indoamerican-news.com)
  • Led by Punjab National Bank most banks in Delhi are flouting norms issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) pertaining to visually impaired people s accessing banking services. (tribuneindia.com)
Rehabilitation2
  • Conférence internationale sur la réhabilitation et l' intégration des handicapés visuels = International Conference on Rehabilitation and Integration of Visually Handicapped, Tunis, Tunisia, 6-13 Sept. 1980 / organisée par l'Union nationale des aveugles de Tunisie. (who.int)
  • International Conference on Rehabilitation and Integration of Visually Handicapped. (who.int)