An eye-opening stat: almost 70 per cent of people from around the world would rather give up 10 years of their life, or even sacrifice one of their limbs, than lose their eyesight.
Three-fourths of people would rather have their pay cut in half than have a permanent 50 per cent decline in the quality of their vision.
Yet less than one third of those polled take the basic steps necessary
to preserve eye sight, according to the "Barometer of Global Eye
Health," a new global survey released on July 18 by Bausch + Lomb.
This first-of-its-kind public opinion poll sheds new light on the state of consumer awareness, attitudes and behaviors related to eye health. While 80 per cent of visual impairment is preventable if detected and treated early enough, according to the findings not enough people are getting regular eye exams and their reasons for doing so vary wildly.
This first-of-its-kind public opinion poll sheds new light on the state of consumer awareness, attitudes and behaviors related to eye health. While 80 per cent of visual impairment is preventable if detected and treated early enough, according to the findings not enough people are getting regular eye exams and their reasons for doing so vary wildly.
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