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BCLA CLEAR Presbyopia: Epidemiology and impact.
Maria Markoulli1, Timothy R Fricke2, Anitha Arvind3
1School of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW Sydney, Australia.
Summary
Presbyopia affects nearly 2 billion people globally, with prevalence projected to remain stable but impact more individuals due to population growth. This common age-related vision condition significantly affects quality of life and economic factors.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Presbyopia, an age-related loss of near focusing ability, affects a significant portion of the global population.
- Epidemiological data indicates substantial global prevalence and projected increases in affected individuals due to demographic shifts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the global prevalence of functional presbyopia.
- To identify factors influencing presbyopia prevalence and risk factors for early onset.
- To assess the impact of presbyopia on quality of life and economic outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Utilized epidemiological measurements to estimate global presbyopia prevalence in 2015 and projected trends for 2030.
- Analyzed demographic, geographic, socioeconomic, and health-related factors associated with prevalence.
- Reviewed literature on risk factors for early-onset presbyopia and its multifaceted impacts.
Main Results:
- Global all-ages prevalence of functional presbyopia was 24.9% in 2015 (1.8 billion people), projected to stabilize at 24.1% in 2030 (2.1 billion people).
- Prevalence is influenced by age, location, sex, socioeconomic status, and education.
- Early onset is linked to environmental factors, nutrition, near work, refractive errors, and health conditions.
Conclusions:
- Presbyopia is a highly prevalent age-related condition with significant impacts on quality of life, including vision, mental health, and economic productivity.
- Standardizing definitions of presbyopia is crucial for future epidemiological and impact studies.
- Addressing presbyopia requires a comprehensive understanding of its diverse contributing factors and wide-ranging consequences.
Keywords:
AgeImpact of presbyopiaPatient-reported outcome measuresPresbyopia prevalenceQuality of lifeQuestionnaireRisk factorsUrbanMore Related Videos
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