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Reduce vision loss in children and adolescents — V‑03

Status: Getting worse

  
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Getting worse

Most Recent Data:
51.1 per 1,000 children and adolescents (2023)

Target:
31.2 per 1,000 1

Desired Direction:
Decrease desired

Baseline:
39.0 per 1,000 children and adolescents aged 17 years and under were blind or visually impaired in 2019 2

Reduce blindness and visual impairment in children and adolescents

Target-Setting Method
Percent improvement

Summary

Many children and adolescents have vision loss or other vision problems. If untreated, these problems can make it harder for children to learn, work, and do daily activities for the rest of their lives. Strategies like providing vision screenings, making sure children who need prescription glasses wear them, and encouraging children to wear eye protection during recreational activities may help reduce blindness and vision loss.

Workgroup: Vision Workgroup



1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.

2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.