Key facts about sight loss

A number of organisations in the eye health and sight loss sector have agreed upon a list of key statistics regarding sight loss.

Led by research from RNIB the statistics and the format they are in was agreed by the VISION 2020 (UK) Ltd Social Research Group involving representatives from:

  • Thomas Pocklington Trust
  • Macular Society
  • Sense
  • Guide Dogs
  • RSLB
  • Wilberforce Trust
  • College of Optometrists
  • VISION 2020 (UK) Ltd
  • and RNIB.

The statistics will be reviewed annually. You can download the Key facts below.

Key facts about sight loss (PDF, 243 KB)

Last updated: 12 March 2013

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