Reduce vision loss from glaucoma — V‑05 - Healthy People 2030

National Status: Baseline only

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Most Recent Data:
15.4 per 1,000 adults (2023) *

National Target:
12.5 per 1,000 ¹ *

Desired Direction:
Decrease desired

National Baseline:
15.4 per 1,000 adults aged 45 years and over had visual impairment due to glaucoma in 2023 ² *

* Age adjusted to the year 2000 standard population.

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Reduce visual impairment due to glaucoma

Target-Setting Method

Minimal statistical significance

Data Source: National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), CDC/NCHS

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Summary

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, and it’s more common in some racial/ethnic groups. It has no early symptoms, so half of people with glaucoma don’t know they have it until they start losing their vision. Dilated eye exams can catch glaucoma early, and treatments like medicated eye drops and laser eye surgery can help prevent or slow vision loss.

Topic: Sensory or Communication Disorders

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.

Reduce vision loss from glaucoma — V‑05

National Status: Baseline only

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