Prevalence of vision loss in high-income countries and in Eastern and Central Europe in 2020: magnitude and temporal trends

To estimate the prevalence of vision loss for 2020 in high-income countries (HICs) and Central/Eastern Europe and analyse evolving trends since 1990. Based on a systematic review of medical literature, prevalence of blindness, moderate and severe vision impairment (MSVI), mild vision impairment (VI)...

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Main Authors: Bron, Alain (Author) , Jonas, Jost B. (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 15 May 2025
In: Ophthalmic epidemiology
Year: 2025, Pages: 1-14
ISSN:1744-5086
DOI:10.1080/09286586.2025.2486461
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Author Notes:Vision Loss Expert Group of the Global Burden of Disease Study & the GBD 2019 Blindness and Vision Impairment Collaborators

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